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Timothy J. Williams, DDS

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Dental Implants

by | Oct 4, 2022 | Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry

Dental Implants

What are dental implants?

Dental implants are a fairly modern advancement in dentistry, allowing a missing tooth to be replaced with a similar artificial tooth. The implant itself replaces the root of the original tooth, allowing for the placement of a crown or other restoration with stability and function similar to the natural tooth that was replaced.

Dental Implants

What are the benefits of dental implants?

Ordinarily, in the case of missing teeth, bone loss will result in the surrounding area. However, the titanium posts of dental implants bond well with the jaw bone and help stimulate the growth of the surrounding bone structure, minimizing the loss of bone.

A dental implant in place of a missing tooth can prevent the surrounding teeth from shifting, resulting in bite issues or other problems.

Dental implants can be used alone or in combination with other restorations such as dentures and partials, allowing for much better bite strength than would be had without them.

 

Who are dental implants for?

Dental implants can be used for those who are missing only a single tooth or used in combination with other restorations to give back the smiles of those who are missing many or all of their teeth.

Missing teeth can cause a range of problems, from self-esteem issues to difficulties with eating and speaking, so if you’re one of those people with tooth loss, ask Dr, Williams about what solutions might be right for you. Dr. Williams can recommend an implant specialist for implanting the posts, after which he can work with you to place the restorations, be it a single crown, a bridge, or implant-retained dentures.

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Fluoride Treatment

by | Oct 4, 2022 | Uncategorized

Fluoride Treatment

No one wants to go to the dentist only to learn that they have cavities. Preventing them relies heavily on proper brushing and flossing at home, but fluoride treatments are also available to help provide extra protection against tooth decay.

Why is fluoride important?

Fluoride is naturally resistant to acids that can harm your teeth and cause decay. It absorbs easily into teeth enamel (especially for children, whose teeth are still growing), and can strengthen the surface of teeth that are fully developed.

Our teeth go through regular periods of demineralization and remineralization throughout the day, during the very early stages of tooth decay when it is still reversible. Fluoride can help with this remineralization, making the surface of the tooth more resistant to decay than it was before.

Fluoride Treatment

​Who should get fluoride treatments?

Fluoride treatments are especially beneficial for children, whose teeth are still forming and who may not have established good brushing habits, and aren’t able to use toothpaste with fluoride yet. These treatments are safe, will only take a short time, and will help their teeth to be stronger and more decay-resistant.

Fluoride treatments can work for adults as well, as they can help to replenish calcium and phosphate that have been lost from the very early stages of decay.

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For questions or to schedule an appointment, please give us a call. We are looking forward to caring for you and your family!

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