Woodlands Premier Dentistry Blog

How Long do Dental Implants Take?

2012-01-30T13:26:00.001-06:00

The placement of dental implants requires two brief procedures: the placement of a titanium implant “root” and the attachment of the dental crown.However, the period between these procedures is the longest and most important part of the dental implant process.After the titanium post is inserted, your body needs time for your jaw bone to heal and for your bone to grow around the implant root in a

Is Cosmetic Dentistry Worth the Investment?

2011-12-28T17:52:00.000-06:00

The answer to that question depends largely on the cosmetic dentistry procedures necessary to achieve your aesthetic goals and your financial situation.Although many cosmetic dentistry procedures can be beneficial to your overall dental health as well as enhance the attractiveness of your smile, the truth is that most are not covered by dental insurance. Because insurance plans vary and some may

The Benefits of Custom-Made Sports Mouthguards

2011-11-17T11:22:00.000-06:00

For athletes seeking to protect their teeth and jaws from sports-related impacts, there are a number of prefabricated and “boil-and-bite” mouthguards available at retail stores.But these mass-market models lack the individualized fit and safety of the custom-made Pure Power Mouthguards offered by Houston dentist, Dr. Scott Young, at Woodlands Premier Dentistry.There are three types of mouthguards

How Can Dentures Make Me Look Years Younger?

2011-10-14T12:39:00.001-05:00

Your teeth are an essential part of your facial structure, and they can have a dramatic impact on your facial appearance.If you look at yourself in the mirror, see how your appearance changes when you hold your jaw at different positions. When you close it tightly or hold it slightly apart, you can see how it impacts the amount of loose, excess skin you have hanging down. Then pull your jaw

Do Dental Implants Hurt?

2011-09-26T11:37:00.000-05:00

Although the placing of dental implants involves two procedures—including one surgery—the dental implant process involves little discomfort.The surgical placement of the titanium post that will act as your dental implant “root” is completed while you are under anesthesia. You will not feel pain during the procedure and most patients experience only minor discomfort following the placement of the

Dental Implant Candidacy

2011-08-11T15:10:00.003-05:00

Dental implants are the only truly permanent solution for tooth loss at any age because only dental implants actually replace the root of your missing tooth. Incomplete tooth replacements like dentures are inferior to dental implants because they do not prevent the shifting of teeth and loss of bone tissue that are commonly caused by missing teeth. However, to be a candidate for a dental implant

The Dental Implant Process

2011-08-01T16:21:00.002-05:00

A gap in your smile can not only be unsightly and embarrassing, but missing teeth can also be detrimental to your oral health. If left alone, the other teeth in your mouth will shift toward the empty space, which can alter your bite and lead to painful symptoms like TMJ headaches and jaw pain.Dental implants are an ideal solution for tooth loss. A dental implant is a titanium root used to replace

What Problems Do Porcelain Veneers Correct?

2011-06-27T14:32:00.002-05:00