If you’re like many people before they undergo their first dental implant procedure, you’re probably a little bit nervous. But we’re here to tell you that there’s nothing to fear from dental implantation, thanks to our options in relaxing sedation! Today’s dental implant procedures aren’t what your grandparents had to endure. In fact, with local anesthesia and IV sedation, you will relax comfortably throughout the entire treatment. General anesthesia is available as needed. Learn more about sedation for your Houston dental implant procedure today!

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You know how to take care of your smile under normal conditions: brushing, flossing, and visiting your dentist regularly can help you avoid infection and decay. But once you have dental implants in Houston, how can you keep them clean for a lifetime to come? Excellent hygiene is especially important for your replacement teeth — and dental floss just may not be enough to prevent bacteria buildup. With dental implants, the water flosser is your best defense against infection and peri-implantitis, the condition that causes initially successful dental implants to fail. Take a few minutes to read our dental implant care tips today, then get to cleaning!

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After you have one or more teeth replaced with dental implants, you won’t have to worry about them developing tooth decay. You do, however, need to maintain good oral health and hygiene to protect the supporting bone and gum structure and enjoy a long-lasting tooth replacement. So how to care for your new Houston dental implants? Use these 4 steps: brush, clean between the implants, use a mouthwash, and visit your dentist for routine follow-up care.

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3D printing is changing the way we think about the manufacture of everything from food to teaspoons and tablespoons. Even houses can be 3D printed, apparently — but what does it mean for you? If you’re missing one or more teeth, you could benefit from the application of 3D printing in implant dentistry. One recent case study shows that using cone beam technology (CBCT), powerful planning software, and an in-house 3D printer, implant dentists can create ultra-precise guides for more efficient, predictable, and ultimately successful Houston dental implants.

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Hundreds of years ago, there weren’t many services you could have performed in one day. Laundry? Maybe, if it was sunny and the clothes dried in time. But today, you can have your entire wardrobe dry cleaned and in your closet in under 24 hours. The same is true with your dental implants (well… sort of). With new methods and an expert approach, your implant dentist at Piney Point Dental Implant Center can place and restore dental implants in Houston in just one day.

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If you have missing teeth, one of the most reliable ways to replace them is with dental implants in Houston, as they present a comprehensive solution unlike any other restorative procedure. Rarely, they do occasionally fail, and the biggest reason is usually because of infection. However, a new dental implant has been developed to help address this exact issue. Today, we’re going to share how it works, and what this means for you.

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A lot of time and effort goes into placing your dental implants. While the materials used and the doctor’s experience are essential, one of the most important factors when it comes to making sure your implants will succeed is pre-surgical planning. This is a critical stage that allows Dr. Koo and Dr. Weil to formulate exactly how your implant placement will go before you even step into their office. One of the most important tools they use for this is something called cone beam computed tomography. It’s usually part of the very first step of getting your dental implants in Houston. What is it? How does it help? Today, we’re going to explain this part of the process so you can know exactly what to expect when you let us restore your smile. (more…)

You’ve finally decided that the gap in your smile has got to go, and you know the best way to take care of it is with dental implants in Houston. After a little research, you discover that some dentists do both the placement and restoration of implants in office, while others will refer you to an oral surgeon. You’re given a choice, but you have no idea which one is best. Does one have an advantage over the other? Read on to see what you should look for when deciding on where to get your dental implants. (more…)

With growth in technology and improved materials, the medical world is rapidly advancing — and it seems implant dentistry is among the areas that have seen the most dramatic improvements over the past several decades. In the 20th century alone, we advanced from shaky implants with a low rate of success to today’s modern, osseointegrated dental implants that promote oral and overall health. And the advances don’t seem to be stopping now. Indeed, the future looks brighter than ever for dental implants in Houston!

Keep reading to learn how changes in technology, techniques, and materials will influence the future of implant dentistry.

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Congrats! You’ve finally decided to replace your missing teeth using dental implants, and you’re excited to finally say goodbye to the gaps in your smile. You feel confident about the doctor and practice you’ve chosen, so it’s just a matter of actually getting your implants. Beforehand, however, you might have quite a few questions about what happens before and after the procedure. Today, we’re going to answer 5 of your most common questions about getting dental implants in Houston. (more…)