February 8, 2024

Changing Times: The Rise of Guided Dental Implant Surgery

Dr. Chilcoat @ 5:06 pm
Dentists performing a guided dental implant surgery

Yes, dental implants are the gold standard of tooth replacement. They work very well and can restore your grin easily. Even so, their normal placement method isn’t the best; it has a few frustrating flaws. Given that fact, you may want to try guided dental implant surgery. This approach lets you avoid the downsides of freehand placement. If that sounds good, let your Dallas oral surgeon explain further. Here’s a primer on guided implant surgery and why to try dental implants.

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February 6, 2024

The Lead-Up to New Teeth: 4 Things to Expect at a Dental Implant Consultation

Dr. Chilcoat @ 4:41 pm
A dental patient receiving a dental implant consultation

So, you’ve decided to try dental implants? Fantastic – these posts are sure to restore and beautify your grin! Even so, don’t get ahead of yourself; you can’t receive them at once. You’ll need to see your oral surgeon for a dental implant consultation first. That way, the implant provider will know you’re a good treatment candidate. As for the visit itself, you should expect various things from it. Read on to learn four key aspects of your implant consultation.

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February 2, 2024

Why Would Your Wisdom Teeth Grow Sideways?

Dr. Chilcoat @ 2:15 pm

If you’re a young adult, you’ve likely heard of wisdom teeth. These pearly whites are the molars most people get in their late teens. Still, maybe you don’t know why wisdom teeth often grow sideways. It’s a crucial fact to learn, as it can confirm your need for treatment. Your Dallas oral surgeon will gladly share this truth with you. To that end, here’s a primer on sideways wisdom teeth, their risks, and why to have them removed.

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