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Restorative Dentistry

3-Tooth Solution For A 1-Tooth Problem?

Dental implants, Restorative Dentistry

Riverton cosmetic dental and tooth implantsIf you have a missing tooth and want to restore that gap in your smile, it is essential to examine the differences between a dental bridge and a permanent dental implant, two of the restorative dentistry procedures available at Priority Dental in Casper.

Dental bridges have replaced teeth for generations. However, they have some drawbacks:

  • They are a 3-tooth solution to a 1-tooth problem. By that we mean that with a bridge, the adjacent teeth must be prepped and crowned to hold the replacement (floating) tooth.
  • It is hard to properly clean the small areas under the bridge.
  • A dental bridge does not guard against bone recession at the extraction site.

Why does a dental implant have key improvements over a dental bridge?

  • It is a 1-tooth solution to a 1-tooth problem.
  • It is usually stronger.
  • Will curtail the risk of bone recession because it replaces the tooth root.
  • It is usually easier to keep clean which results in a lower risk of decay.
  • They usually last longer.
  • Dental implants can support a denture or partial denture.

Dental implants are state-of-the-art in tooth replacement at Priority Dental in Casper. Patients from Riverton, Thermopolis, and Douglas come here for implants, bridges, and other restorative dentistry procedures. Call 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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Aesthetic Dentistry Solves Difficult Oral Problems

Dental health, Restorative Dentistry

solve tough dental problems CasperDo you fear that your smile is beyond repair due to damage or neglect? Rest assured, that may not be true. At Priority Dental in Casper we use restorative dentistry to improve smiles every day.

Here are some tough dental problems we routinely solve:

Tough Problem 1: Insufficient Bone for Dental Implant
Solution: Bone Grafting

Dental implants are state-of-the-art in tooth replacement. But before you can get one, you need to have enough healthy bone to support it. Bone grafting is a fairly simply procedure to promote the growth of new bone.

Tough Problem 2: Tooth Damage or Loss
Solution: Restorative Dentistry

We can address multiple issues by restoring your teeth and mouth to a functional, and even an aesthetic state. It might involve filling cavities, restoring or replacing missing teeth, or repairing damage with a crown. Our goal is twofold: restoring your natural smile, and preventing future dental health problems.

With restorative dentistry from Priority Dental in Casper there is always hope for your smile! Patients from Riverton, Thermopolis, and Douglas also come to us for complete family dentistry. Call us to schedule an 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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Are There Drawbacks to Dental Implants?

Dental implants, Restorative Dentistry

tooth implants Casper

Dental implants might sound like some futuristic solution to missing teeth. But they’ve become part of mainstream dentistry, and are available at Priority Dental in Casper.

Most patients have a lot of questions about dental implants, once they seriously begin to consider them. Are there any drawbacks to implants? Are they experimental? Safe? Painful?

Like we said, they are considered mainstream. Dental implants as we know them today have been around for decades, and humans have actually been tinkering with permanent replacement teeth for thousands of years. Modern implants were made possible by the discovery that titanium fuses with bone. Once that happens, the post – which is the actual implant – provides a rock-solid support for one or more replacement teeth.

As to safety, dental implants have a success rate of greater than ninety percent. Cases of rejection are rare. Future generations of implants are expected to be even better.

Most patients report being comfortable during the implant procedure itself. It involves minor surgery, though, and mild discomfort afterward is common. We can prescribe medication to manage it.

Most patients are delighted with, and even amazed by, their dental implants from Priority Dental in Casper. People from Riverton, Thermopolis, and Douglas enjoy restored chewing ability and restored smiles. thanks to implants. We also offer complete family dentistry. Call for an 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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The Rate of Bone Loss After Extraction Can Be Slowed or Stopped With an Implant

Dental implants, Restorative Dentistry

bone loss after tooth extraction

Bone loss is an unfortunate and common result of the loss of a tooth, whether from extraction or some other reason. Dental implants, like those available from Priority Dental in Casper, can slow and even stop it.

Bone loss, or recession, occurs because the bone’s density is no longer preserved by the action of chewing. The pressure and stimulation it causes to the bone is what keeps it healthy. When the tooth root is gone, and the stimulation along with it, the bone is actually re-absorbed into the body.

As much as twenty-five percent of the bone around the area of the lost tooth recedes within a year of the loss. Without something being done, the bone continues to recede.

Full or partial dentures will not stop the bone from receding. That’s because they can’t provide the stimulation the bone needs. This ongoing bone loss can lead to another consequence: a sagging or collapsed appearance to the lower part of the face.

How Implants Stop Recession

Dental implants are physically attached to the body. They are titanium posts inserted into the jaw. Within a few months they fuse with the bone, becoming one with it.

One implant can support an artificial tooth. Several implants can support a bridge, or a full dental arch. The implant acts as a replacement tooth root, giving the bone the stimulation it needs to stop the recession.

Dental implants are among the restorative dentistry procedures at Priority Dental in Casper. Find out why patients from Riverton, Thermopolis, and Douglas come to our practice. Other services include 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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3 Problems Which May Require A Root Canal

Dental health, Restorative Dentistry, Root canals

Douglas family dentist

This post from Priority Dental in Casper is about root canal therapy. Root canals are often feared, but tjey shouldn’t be, because they allow you to keep a tooth that would otherwise have to be extracted.

As the saying goes, knowledge is power. It can help when you understand what is happening during what can be an anxiety-inducing, though routine, procedure.

At the center of each tooth is tissue called the pulp. The tissue can be compromised by any of the following:

  • An injury to the tooth
  • A very deep cavity
  • A crack in the tooth

If this tissue becomes damaged or infected, it can build up at the root tip inside the jawbone and form an abscess. Left untreated, it can actually destroy the bone around the tooth and cause serious discomfort

When we perform a root canal, the dead or diseased pulp is taken out first. The space that is left is cleaned and then shaped and filled. This eliminates the need for the tooth to be pulled.

Root canals have a bad reputation, but remember, they don’t cause pain, they relieve it.

Root canals are among our services at Priority Dental in Casper. Patients from Riverton, Thermopolis, and Douglas also come to our practice for complete family dentistry. Call to schedule an 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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Hate Your Dentures?

Dental health, Dental implants, Restorative Dentistry

Casper Dentistry Implant

For anyone who has lost all of their teeth, implant-supported dentures from Priority Dental in Casper may sound like a dream come true: dentures that are attached to the jaw, and surpass traditional dentures in appearance and functionality.

Implant-supported dentures are already worn successfully by hundreds of thousands of people. If you hate your conventional dentures, they be just what your need.

As you may know, a dental implant is a titanium post that is placed in the jaw, where it fuses with the bone. A single post can support a single artificial tooth. Multiple posts, strategically placed, can support a set of dentures.

In most cases, implant-supported dentures are made for the patient’s lower jaw. That’s because lower dentures tend to be the most problematic; the uppers are more stable and don’t need the extra support that implants provide.

That said, implant-supported dentures can be made for the upper and lower.

Implant-supported dentures have a number of advantages over traditional dentures:

  • More stable. Because they are attached to titanium posts that have fused with the jaw, people have much greater biting and chewing power.
  • Natural in appearance. They look more like natural teeth, and are easier to care for.
  • Built to last. Because they are physically attached to the jaw, implants are long-lasting.
  • Prevent bone recession. With traditional dentures, the bone around missing tooth roots begin to deteriorate. The titanium posts replace some of the tooth roots, so the bone is preserved.

Implant-supported dentures can transform your life, and they are available at Priority Dental in Casper. Patients from Riverton, Thermopolis, and Douglas come to us for implants and other restorative dentistry. Call our office to schedule an 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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