Does Severe Bone Loss Disqualify Me from Dental Implants?

Does Severe Bone Loss Disqualify Me from Dental Implants?

Reviewed by Andrew Mueller, DMD, MD | August 4, 2020
Are you missing many teeth and have noticed that your jawbone has become much thinner? Even if you’re considering dental implants to replace your teeth, you may have heard (or been told) that this severe amount of bone loss may disqualify you from this treatment...
What Type of Dentist Should I See for Dental Implants?

What Type of Dentist Should I See for Dental Implants?

Reviewed by Andrew Mueller, DMD, MD | July 18, 2020
Choosing to replace your missing teeth with dental implants means you’re about to make a long-term investment in your health, function, and quality of life. So, it makes sense that you’d want to choose the most qualified dentist to complete your treatment. These days,...
What Are Full Arch Dental Implants?

What Are Full Arch Dental Implants?

Reviewed by Andrew Mueller, DMD, MD | January 30, 2020
There’s no better option for replacing missing teeth than dental implants. But what if you need more than on dental implants? What if you’ve lost most or all of your teeth? In those cases, your dentist will recommend full arch dental implants. Find out how full arch...
Sedation Dentistry: Will I Need to Be Sedated for a Tooth Extraction?

Sedation Dentistry: Will I Need to Be Sedated for a Tooth Extraction?

Reviewed by Andrew Mueller, DMD, MD | December 23, 2019
You may have heard people compare stressful or painful tasks with “pulling teeth.” Yet, this idiom is based on antiquated dental practices that you don’t have to worry about these days. Thanks to leaps and bounds in modern medicine, a tooth extraction isn’t “like...
How Sedation Dentistry Can Help With Dental Anxiety

How Sedation Dentistry Can Help With Dental Anxiety

Reviewed by Andrew Mueller, DMD, MD | June 27, 2019
Do you get nervous when thinking about the dentist? Have you been putting off necessary dental work since you fear the pain of dental procedures? You’re not alone. According to the American Dental Association, over 30% of people put off necessary dental work due to...