How Closely Do Dental Implants Resemble a Natural Tooth?

05 Dec

Posted at 16:28h in wisdom teeth Dubuque

Most of the time patients associate their wisdom teeth coming in with discomfort. While it’s true that wisdom teeth eruption cause uncomfortable symptoms such as facial pain and reoccurring headaches, their eruption can also compromise a patient’s oral health. Retaining wisdom teeth increases a patient’s...

22 Nov

Posted at 18:57h in sleep apnea Dubuque

Sleep apnea is a serious condition in which a person repeatedly stops breathing for very brief periods during sleep. Not only does sleep apnea affect the patient’s quality of life, but it has also been linked with other serious health issues, like stroke and heart...

06 Nov

Posted at 18:40h in oral surgery Manchester

An abscess develops when bacteria and pus collect in the tooth’s sensitive pulp, which is contained in the root’s interior, or between the root and the gum tissue. The accompanying infection can cause incredible discomfort. Abscesses can be dangerous, as well, as they can also...

21 Oct

Posted at 17:15h in implant dentistry Dubuque

As the most long lasting and life-like method for replacing teeth, dental implants are becoming more and more popular among patients suffering with tooth loss. Relatively new when compared to dentures or bridges, implant dentistry addresses the loss of tooth structure below and above the...

07 Oct

Posted at 17:05h in sleep apnea Dubuque

Obstructive sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder that affects emotional and physical health. With recent developments in research, more folks are becoming aware of sleep apnea and some wonder if this disorder is affecting their livelihood and health. Our skilled and experienced oral surgeons...

06 Sep

Posted at 16:40h in oral surgery Manchester

Many patients anticipate oral surgery with a good bit of trepidation, but we do everything possible to put your mind at ease, beginning at your very first appointment at our office. At the initial consultation, the oral surgeon typically just examines the patient to assess various...

20 Aug

Posted at 15:17h in implant dentistry Dubuque

Receiving dental implants can change lives. Tooth loss has far-reaching effects on oral, emotional, and physical health. This is because patients with missing teeth have limited oral function, feel self-conscious about their smiles, and suffer from malnutrition because chewing food is difficult. Fortunately, implant dentistry...

05 Aug

Posted at 15:08h in TMJ Dubuque

If you suffer with TMJ disorder, a dysfunction of the temporomandibular joint, you likely deal with facial pain, frequent headaches, and difficulty opening and closing your mouth on a day-to-day basis. This is because the TMJ is strained and overworked. A number of factors cause...