Aging is a natural process that affects us all, but with advancements in dental technology and cosmetic dentistry, our dentists at Pecan Tree Dental can play a significant role in helping you achieve a more youthful appearance. By addressing various dental concerns, they can enhance your smile and rejuvenate your overall look. In this blog,… Read more »
Category: Tooth Loss
Tooth Extraction – Is It Possible to Avoid It?
Tooth extraction is the kind of dental treatment that many people dread once they’re told they need it, but that really shouldn’t be postponed any longer once it becomes necessary. With the goal of preserving and restoring your smile, your dentist will typically recommend restorative treatment to save your healthy, natural tooth structure, if possible…. Read more »
Tooth Loss: 4 Details To Consider Right Now
We know that when you experience tooth loss, it can feel like one of those extremely big life moments during which you’re not really sure how to respond. You know that you should probably take some sort of action but as for what that includes, you’re coming up short! You know that you’d much prefer… Read more »
Dental Bridge: The 3 Things You Should Remember
If you’re new to figuring out teeth replacement solutions, then you’re just becoming introduced to dental bridges and other prosthetics that can solve your concern. When it’s time to become more familiar with whether the bridge will cover your requirements, provide you with the improvement you seek, and more, it’s best to get started with… Read more »
Improving Denture Stability
If you have full or partial dentures, you may have experienced some minor concerns with stability over the course of your wear. While they help you eat and speak with ease, they can also cause you to have an occasional moment of worry when they feel like they’re slipping. Fortunately, we have some helpful advice… Read more »
Partial Dentures: What They Are (And Are Not)
When you begin examining your options for replacing one or multiple missing teeth (but not a full arch of teeth), you will find yourself faced with a variety of options. This is a relief, of course, until you realize that there’s a lot to learn (and time’s a-wastin’). When the term partial denture crosses your… Read more »
Is A Bridge Right For You? Ask Yourself These Questions.
When you’re making up your mind as you learn which potential tooth replacement options are (or are not) right for you, you’ll likely focus some of your time learning about dental bridges. As a result, some questions are probably going to follow. Since we have worked with many patients over the years, we can quickly… Read more »
Tooth Loss Decisions And Results
You might think that when you’re dealing with tooth loss, you have all the time in the world to make up your mind about tooth replacement options. You might even convince yourself that missing teeth is purely an esthetic issue that has nothing to do with your oral health, so the idea of replacing your… Read more »
How Important Is Your Tooth Root?
Remember the saying, “Out of sight, out of mind?” Well, that seems the way it is for our tooth roots, wouldn’t you say? How many of us actually think about the roots of our teeth? Most people focus on the crowns of their teeth. The part of the tooth structure that people see. The part… Read more »
Preventing Tooth Loss at Its Source
As the most severe consequence of some dental health issues, tooth loss can have a significant negative impact on your oral health. The point of replacing lost teeth, including their roots, is to help preserve your oral health after suffering tooth loss; however, this is better achieved by preventing tooth loss from occurring in the… Read more »