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Oral Health For Casper Diabetics

Dental health, Gum disease, Oral health, Restorative Dentistry

Oral Health Care For Casper Diabetics.

According to the CDC, over 34 million Americans have diabetes. Perhaps you are one of them. In today’s Priority Dental blog, we’d like to talk about oral health for diabetics. Many Casper individuals with diabetes have dental dilemmas. However, gingivitis (gum disease), and decay are not unavoidable for those affected by diabetes.

Blood Sugar and Oral Health

Blood sugar is a complicating factor for a healthy mouth. Casper diabetics who control their blood sugar have lower rates of dental problems. In fact, many dentists have noticed no increased risk of dental disease among diabetics who maintain healthy blood sugar levels.

When blood sugar levels rise, the amount of sugars and starches increase in your mouth. These substances combine with the bacteria naturally present to create enamel-eroding plaque. Untreated plaque can bring about decay.

Diabetes Affects Gum Tissue

In addition to cavities, Casper dental patients with diabetes need to be wary about gum health. Because diabetes can make it harder to control the growth of bacteria, the amount of plaque in your mouth can multiply quickly. Plaque not only causes cavities, it inflames and weakens gum tissue and eventually the bone surrounding teeth.

Don’t Let Gum Disease Progress

Untreated gum disease progresses to periodontitis, a more severe infection. Because Casper diabetics have a lower resistance to infection, it can be difficult to reverse periodontitis in people with diabetes. To make matters even worse, the presence of infection can make it harder to maintain a healthy blood sugar level.

Bottom line?

  1. Brush and floss regularly to prohibit plaque build-up.
  2. See your dentist for twice-yearly cleanings to remove any plaque and tartar that has accumulated under the gumline.

Doctor Emery of Priority Dental is accepting new patients in the Casper, Douglas Mills, and Riverton areas. We can help diabetic dental patients keep their smile beautiful.

Has Diabetes Already Affected Your Dental Health?

If you are in need of cosmetic dentistry because of diabetes-related decay or gum disease, we can restore your beautiful smile with the latest tooth restoration options. Ask us about crowns, dental implants, implant-anchored dentures, porcelain veneers, inlays/onlays, and same-day restorations. We provide the full spectrum of dental services.

Call us to schedule a consultation. Thanks for visiting the Priority Dental Casper dentistry blog!

 

Contact Priority Dental:

307-333-6285

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

1224 E. 2nd St.
Casper, Wyoming
82601

 

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Implant Dentures: Fixed or Removable?

Dental health, Dental implants, Dentures, Restorative Dentistry

Get implant supported dentures in Casper.

Dentures, while helpful for restoring smiles, can be inconvenient in several ways. They often require regular adjustments to maintain a proper fit, which can be uncomfortable and time-consuming. Eating certain foods becomes challenging, as dentures may slip or cause irritation. Additionally, they need daily cleaning and care to prevent issues like bad breath or gum infections. For some, the process of getting used to dentures can be frustrating, as they don’t always feel as natural or secure as real teeth.

Now denture wearers have a more convenient option. Implant-retained or implant-stabilized dentures from Priority Dental both provide numerous advantages over traditional dentures.

  • Secure in the mouth—no slipping
  • Furnishes up to 100% natural chewing function
  • The upper denture doesn’t cover as much of the palate
  • Comfortable
  • Little or no gum irritation
  • Doesn’t reduce speaking power
  • Strong and durable
  • Implants prevent bone loss and “sunken face”
  • Allows users to eat any type of food—even steak
  • No adhesive required
  • Minimally invasive oral surgery for implant placement

What Are The Differences Between Fixed and Removable?

Fixed implant-retained dentures (sometimes called screw-in) require more dental implants than the removable type. They can restore 100% of chewing capacity.

Removable implant dentures (sometimes called snap-in) may require just 4 implants to stabilize the upper arch and just 2 for the lower denture. Removable implant-stabilized dentures can restore up to 90% of chewing ability.

How Do I Choose?

Call our office to schedule an implant denture consultation with Doctor Emery. The following factors will affect the recommendation.

Bone Condition

Implants require the patient to have an adequate amount of healthy bone structure for placement. The condition of your jawbone affects whether or not it can support implants and where the posts can be inserted.

Cost

Fixed implant dentures cost more but some people believe the benefits outweigh the extra expense.

Convenience

Fixed implant-stabilized dentures don’t have to be removed for cleaning. Patients who have found it inconvenient to clean standard dentures would face the same issue with removable implant-retained dentures.

Diet

Fixed dentures are more robust than removable dentures. Patients who favor foods that are harder to chew should consider this.

Sleep Conditions

People with TMJ or sleep apnea may find it more difficult to manage these conditions if they have to remove their dentures at night.

For an implant denture consultation, call our office to schedule your appointment today.

Contact Priority Dental:

307-333-6285

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

1224 E. 2nd St.
Casper, Wyoming
82601

 

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Can You Completely Restore a Smile With Several Missing Teeth?

Dental health, Dental implants, Restorative Dentistry

Get Dental Implants in Douglas.

Dental implants are titanium posts that are inserted into the jaw. One implant can support one artificial tooth, while several can support a bridge or even a full dental arch. Priority Dental specializes in providing expert care and implantation services.

What Are The Differences Between Fixed and Removable?

Fixed implant-retained dentures (sometimes called screw-in) require more implants than the removable type. They can restore 100% chewing function.

Removable implant dentures (sometimes called snap-in) may require just four implants to stabilize the upper arch and just 2 for the lower denture. Removable implant-stabilized dentures can restore up to 90% of chewing ability.

To find out more about dental implants and how they can restore your smile, call us at Priority Dental in Casper WY. We have placed them in patients from Riverton, Thermopolis, and Douglas, who also come to us for complete family dentistry.

Schedule an appointment with us today!

Contact Priority Dental:

307-333-6285

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

1224 E. 2nd St.
Casper, Wyoming
82601

 

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Gap-Tooth Smiles Aren’t Quite As Adorable Anymore

Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental implants, Porcelain veneers, Restorative Dentistry

Get restorative dental care in Riverton.

Have you lost teeth? It’s a lot different than when you lost your baby teeth way back in the day. Unfortunately, these don’t grow back. (And a gap-toothed smile doesn’t look as cute as it did when you were in kindergarten.)

If you have had teeth extracted or if your teeth are compromised by staining, decay, chipping, or brittle aging, then it’s time to visit Doctor Ben Emery at Priority Dental.

Since 2014, Doctor Emery has built a practice teeming with experience, filled with kindness, flowing with a gentle touch, and carrying all the wisdom of skilled professionals.

When it comes to the prospect of losing your adult teeth, the preference is always to preserve your natural teeth. If this is not viable, we offer several ways to maintain your ability to eat, drink, speak, laugh, and smile in selfies.

Dental Veneers

If you still have your teeth but are not comfortable with them, these might be your solution. Stunning porcelain veneers offer a competitively-priced approach to cosmetic adjustments—uneven color, size, or shape. These are very thin shells bonded to the front of the teeth. They upgrade unsightly, but structurally sound teeth.

Dental Bridge

A dental bridge is used where a tooth is missing. It “bridges” a gap between teeth. It is a restoration with a false tooth (or teeth) attached to the surrounding teeth. Dental bridges have been used successfully for decades.

Dental Implant

A dental implant is a more extensive replacement for a missing tooth. An implant consists of an artificial tooth PLUS an artificial root (usually biocompatible titanium). With local anesthesia, the artificial root is actually inserted into the jaw bone where it integrates with the bone tissue. There are three parts to a dental implant: the artificial root, the connecting abutment, and the final crown or denture. An implant is often the proper restoration as it offers beauty, strength, natural function, and protection from bone recession that often takes place at the site of a missing tooth.

Dentures

Most people have heard of dentures: plates holding artificial teeth that can be removed by the wearer. These are individually constructed and can contain varying numbers of teeth. Sometimes the entire set of upper and lower teeth have to be pulled and a denture created. Modern dentistry offers a myriad of custom dental implant-denture combinations to restore missing teeth.

Don’t worry about losing your grip on the adult teeth you’ve been enjoying all these years. We have experience and training in many critical services to meet your dental needs including orthodontics, porcelain veneers, sedation dentistry, and teeth whitening.

Schedule your initial consultation with us at 1224 E. 2nd St. in Casper, Wyoming. We are perfectly situated for our neighbors throughout the Casper area.

Your consultation will include a customized treatment plan for restoring teeth, an outline of the cost of desired services, and a schedule for completing the work. Come with questions and leave with answers.

Contact Priority Dental:

307-333-6285

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

1224 E. 2nd St.
Casper, Wyoming
82601

 

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Are Dentures the Only Answer for Extensive Tooth Loss?

Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental bridges, Dental crowns, Restorative Dentistry

total mouth reconstruction Casper

At Priority Dental, we restore smiles for patients with severe tooth loss.

What is total mouth reconstruction?

Modern restorative dentistry makes total mouth reconstruction a reality! Total mouth reconstruction restores all the teeth with dental implants and/or implant-anchored dentures.

What are dental implants?

  • Dental implants are strong, functional, and naturally-looking restorations
  • Dental implants replace the tooth root with a titanium post permanently anchored into the jaw bone
  • Dental implants can be used to provide a structure for bridges and anchored dentures

What are implant-anchored dentures?

Dental implants create a sturdy foundation for either a permanent or removable overdenture (dental appliance).

Total mouth reconstruction: a case study

“David” was a 54-year-old patient with severe tooth loss. This was the result of a lifetime of dental problems.

A lifetime of dental problems

David was injured in an automobile accident in his early twenties. Several teeth were damaged and had to be taken out.

He got a dental bridge to fill the gap. It was challenging to clean under the bridge. The adjacent teeth eventually decayed and also had to be extracted.

Dentures weren’t ideal

This left David with few teeth left. These teeth developed severe decay.

He was in so much pain, he decided to have the remaining teeth extracted so he could wear dentures.

His dentures never fit well and created painful sores on his gums.

He visited Priority Dental for a consultation

Finally, he decided to look into a better tooth replacement. He visited us at Priority Dental for a dental implant consultation.

He explained the issues with his dentures:

  1. His dentures masked the taste of food
  2. He avoided social events because they slipped around in his mouth
  3. They caused painful mouth sores

Doctor Emery created a treatment plan for total mouth restoration with dental implants.

The treatment consisted of eight dental implant procedures. Four implants were placed on each arch, upper and lower.

Implant dentists use 3D digital imaging to determine where to place the implants. They have to account for bone, nerves, and–in the upper arch–the sinuses.

Two custom removable overdentures were created, one for the upper and one for the lower arch.

Step 1: Placing the implants

David had the implant posts placed in February 2020. The procedure only took a few hours. He felt minimal discomfort when the implants were screwed in. The gums are sewn in place over the implants so they are not exposed during the healing period.

In many cases (including this one), the implant dentist recommends an interim period for the osseointegration (fusing) to occur.

During this period, David wore temporary dentures specially designed so as not to place pressure at the implant sites.

Step 2: Creating custom dentures

Doctor Emery used 3D digital imaging to design two removable appliances (overdentures) to attach to the implants.

Step 3: Exposing the implants and placing the attachments

In August 2020, Doctor Emery attached the abutments (connecting pieces) to the posts. Two custom dentures had been fabricated previously. Each appliance had corresponding hardware to securely attach to the implants.

David wears the dentures during the day. He takes them out at night and cleans them.

Step 4: He got his youthful smile back!

David couldn’t believe how beautiful his smile looked when it was finished. He was amazed at how the implant-anchored dentures worked just like natural teeth.

He said, “I have my twenty-year-old smile again.”

David received a sensational new smile and renewed confidence.

This case is representative of many of our patients who have several missing teeth.

Whether you are missing two teeth or twenty, give us a call to talk about total mouth restoration.

Contact Priority Dental:

307-333-6285

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

1224 E. 2nd St.
Casper, Wyoming
82601

 

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Schedule Your Coronation

Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental crowns, Oral health, Restorative Dentistry

Fix chipped teeth with dental crowns in Casper.

We treat all of our patients royally here at Priority Dental, but some of them receive actual crowns. We’re not talking about crowns a king or queen wears, but crowns for your teeth! If you live near Casper, Priority Dental is the best place to get your teeth looking better than ever. And putting a crown on a tooth with dilemmas could be just what you need to achieve a remarkable smile.

Dental crowns are a treatment for a host of problems:

  • To protect a weak tooth from decay, or breaking, or to hold together a cracked tooth.
  • To cover and provide strength to a tooth with a large filling and little tooth structure remaining.
  • To restore a broken tooth or a tooth that has been severely worn down.
  • To enhance a tooth that is too small or misshapen.
  • To cover a tooth with extreme discoloration.
  • To add strength to a tooth following a root canal procedure.

If you feel like you have a need for a crown, don’t look any further than Priority Dental. Our dentists and lab techs have the experience, training, and competence to make sure your crowns are created and placed accurately. There are many different kinds of crowns that serve different purposes. We carry out an extensive examination to ensure the crown you get is perfect for you and your smile.

We then prepare your tooth so that the crown will fit the way that it should. Once the tooth is prepared and ready, we use state-of-the-art tools to fit the crown on your tooth. When done properly, crowns can last many years.

Crowns are one of several terrific ways to protect and improve your smile. At Priority Dental, we offer a variety of reconstructive and cosmetic dentistry options. Schedule a consultation today!

 

Contact Priority Dental:

307-333-6285

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

1224 E. 2nd St.
Casper, Wyoming
82601

 

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