Let’s describe the similarities and differences between a general dentist and an oral surgeon. Undergraduate Studies To start, you need a four-year undergraduate degree. Few dental schools require a specific undergraduate degree, but many aspiring dentists major in a scientific field such as biology, chemistry, or anatomy. How Do You Get Into Dental School? To […]
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Isn’t a Dental Bridge as Good as an Implant?
In today’s article, we will discuss a tooth replacement option prevalent in Raleigh: dental bridges. Dental bridges aren’t ideal Dental bridges have provided a passable tooth replacement for many individuals, but they are not problem free. Dental bridges are difficult to clean Many North Carolina people with dental bridges find it difficult to keep the small […]
Can I Get a Metal-Free Tooth Implant?
Many Cary dental patients are turning to metal-free dentistry. Instead of amalgam fillings, they decide on composite and porcelain restorations. Non-metal fillings and crowns can be matched perfectly to your natural tooth color. Some individuals are sensitive to the metals used in standard fillings. Non-metal materials can prevent potential tooth sensitivity. Controversy Over Whether Dental Amalgam is […]
Can Replacing a Missing Tooth Improve My Life?
If you have teeth missing, you are probably self-conscious. A smile is one of the first things people notice. In our society–perhaps unfairly–a healthy smile is associated with beauty, youth, and success. In addition to personal attractiveness, missing teeth negatively affect health and quality of life. Let’s talk about it. The Teeth Surrounding The Missing […]
Dental Implants Prevent Physical and Psychological Problems
Do you have missing teeth? Then you are not alone. Even though the U.S. is one of the most advanced countries in the world, tooth loss is commonplace. In middle age, it tends to become more common. According to Harvard Medical School, the average adult has lost 12 permanent teeth by the age of 50. […]
What are Possible Dental Implant Complications?
If you’ve visited our blog before, you have read about the merits of dental implant procedures. That’s because they are an amazing replacement for missing teeth and have been used successfully in the Cary area for over 30 years. At Cary Family Dental, close to 98% of our implant placements are successful. But like any […]
Are Dentures Secured By Implants The Solution For Your Missing Teeth?
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What are dentures secured by implants? Dentures secured by implants are permanent dentures held in place with permanent metal screws or posts. The metal posts are also called tooth implants or dental implants. Dental implants can be used in many different ways. In this message, we describe one application for tooth implants; the sturdy base […]
Dental Implants Play a Starring Role in Makeovers and Mouth Reconstruction
If you’ve looked at before and after photos of our patients, you know that tooth implants transform smiles. As such, they are commonly used in both smile makeovers and full mouth reconstruction. Dental implants restore form and function In other words, tooth implants have beauty and brawn. The fact that dental implants are both cosmetic and […]
Can You Completely Restore a Smile With Several Missing Teeth?
Dental techniques and materials have advanced to a point where total and near-total mouth reconstruction is possible right here in the Raleigh area. Tooth Roots Permanently Anchored Unlike standard removable dentures, total mouth reconstruction requires strong, functional, and aesthetically pleasing teeth with roots permanently anchored into the jaw bone. You have probably heard about dental […]
Are Dental Implants Experimental?
No. Tooth implants have been placed in millions of men and women. Some studies have revealed a success rate as high as 98%. Dental implants have been perfected and tested If you don’t follow the dental industry, you may not be aware that implants have been used since the 1960’s. According to the American Academy […]
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