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Mini dental implants are an excellent way to replace missing teeth. At our Port Charlotte dentist office, we regularly provide them to patients who have lost several of their teeth or are experiencing complete tooth loss. The benefit to mini implants is that you are able to have a secure prosthetic that will remain in…

Once you have decided that dentures are right for you, it is time to discuss the benefits of implant supported dentures.  Dentures can be a convenient way to replace your missing teeth. However, they are not what many people view them to be. The reputation of them being ill-fitting and bad-looking teeth is far from the…

The bristles on a toothbrush that gently grace the surface of one’s teeth can range from 0.03 mm to 0.23 mm in thickness. The gap between one’s teeth can make it difficult to get between the teeth when brushing. Recently, flossing is under scrutiny since there is not much scientific evidence behind flossing as people…

The idea of dentures can be intimidating for anyone that is concerned about losing or replacing missing teeth. After all, few people grow up thinking about teeth falling out and the possible opportunity of wearing a set of false teeth.  The negative impression of dentures has been perpetuated by popular culture, television, and even movies.…

Your dentures should fit snugly and securely and if they are not, we encourage you to visit our clinic for denture repair. Very often, patients live with the inconvenience of loose-fitting dentures and the discomfort that they cause. Thinking that this is an aspect of life with dentures, many of our patients never even ask…

As a Dentist Open On Saturdays , we treat patients that would otherwise not be able to receive dental care. We understand how busy life is and that the demands of a busy work schedule and school activities for children can make it difficult to receive traditional dental care. With most dentists only being open Monday through…

In Boston, over 1,100 men were examined by the dentist over the course of thirty years.  During this time, information was documented regarding the health of their teeth and gums along with tracking their food consumption.  The Department of Veteran Affairs is responsible for this data collection and now researchers at the University of Boston have…

As a dentist open on Saturdays, we know that you cannot predict when or if you will ever damage a tooth.  At the same time, we also know that the weekends tend to bring more activities and potential dental damage.  The church softball game on the weekend, ice skating with the kids in the winter,…

Implant-supported dentures have completely changed the game when it comes to replacing your missing teeth. Dentures are one of the most tried-and-true ways to replace teeth that have been lost. However, dentures have severe limitations simply because of the fact that they are designed to sit on the gum and are not securely attached to…

If you are missing all of your natural teeth, also known as being in a completely edentulous state, All On Four may be your solution to enjoying a full, beautiful, and functional smile once again. Studies show that this procedure provides a successful solution for patients in the short-term and the long-term. Combining the use of…

The process of getting a denture repair is much more important than people often realize. It goes without saying that if you have dentures, you are missing a tooth or multiple teeth, which means that you can likely not afford the physical inconvenience of other teeth falling into bad health. The benefit of having dentures…

When it comes to getting dentures, patients typically have many questions about what kind of solutions are available, how reliable they are, and what the cost factors are. The reality is that dentures are one of the most trusted solutions available for replacing teeth that you have lost.  As people grow older or find themselves…