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Have you lost all of your teeth? Or are you on the brink of total tooth loss? If either are true, you need to find an effective replacement, stat. Traditional dentures offer an effective solution, but your oral surgeon can do you one better with dental implant retained dentures in Houston. Learn more about the difference between a traditional denture and one held in place with dental implants in this week’s blog post!

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If you are in the process of getting dental implants, we are excited to tell you this: you
have a lot to look forward to. The tooth replacement option provides a comprehensive solution to missing teeth, and it’s unlike anything else available today. So will your dental implants work as well as your natural teeth? The answer is yes — and, if you had an issue like a bad bite before, they may work even better. Keep reading to learn more about your Houston dental implants, then schedule an appointment at Piney Point Dental Implant Center today!

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Missing teeth can affect patients of all ages. Children simply may not have some of their permanent teeth as a result of genetic factors. Injuries, poor dental hygiene, and other influences cause teens and adults to lose teeth. Most of the time, missing teeth should be replaced —  and you know dental implants in Houston are the premier option in tooth replacement, but are they right for you? Keep reading to find out how old (or young) you have to be to undergo implant dentistry.

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If you need to have one or more teeth replaced, you know that dental implants are the best option available. Nothing else gives you back your missing tooth as well as the root that supports it — by mimicking the natural tooth structure, your new teeth benefit from maximum stability. But what do dental implants cost? You may be put off by the initial cost of implants, but they’re far and away the wisest investment you can make in your oral health. The cost of dental implants varies from patient to patient. There are a number of factors that can make your implants cost more or less than someone else’s — let’s take a look at your options in dental implants first.

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Bone grafting in Houston is a common procedure at Piney Point Dental Implant Center. These treatments build up volume in the jawbone to create a good environment for dental implants. If you need to undergo bone augmentation to improve your candidacy for implant dentistry, you’re certainly not alone — many people need to have a bone graft or sinus lift.

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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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