Posts Tagged ‘ dental implants ’

What do dental implants cost?

When it comes to tooth replacement, titanium implants are the gold standard. Dental implants are the only restorative appliance that replaces the entire structure of the lost tooth, from root to crown. But because of titanium’s lasting strength and surgical placement process, the treatment comes with a higher price tag. Sometimes, patients ask us if […]

How to Emotionally Prepare for All-on-4Ⓡ Dental Implants

Plenty of articles address many aspects of All-on-4Ⓡ dental implants. However, most do not discuss tips to help you prepare emotionally for the reality of having a new, beautiful, full smile. If you are considering All-on-4 treatment, this article will help you prepare for your upcoming surgery with Dr. Chris Tye. Need to set up […]

Reducing the Barriers to Receiving Dental Implants

Have you considered finding the best oral surgeon in the Southlake, TX area to place your dental implants? Congratulations! When you have a missing tooth, a dental implant can provide a stable, lifelike replacement for decades with proper care. Although many individuals are immediate candidates for dental implant placement, you may be told by Dr. […]

Does Dental Insurance Cover Oral Surgery?

You and your dentist have concluded that oral surgery is your best option. Congratulations! However, you may wonder if any of the costs will be covered by dental insurance. To be sure, every dental insurance provider and plan is unique. However, many do cover all or part of the cost for oral surgery procedures. After […]

Benefits of Dental Implants for Job Seekers

Unemployment across America is holding steady at record low numbers. Is it any wonder that people living in Grapevine, TX, are seeking new jobs? Now could be one of the best times to negotiate a promotion or snag a dream role. Having dental implants placed by Dr. Chris Tye, an oral surgeon, can improve the odds […]

A Dental Implant Can Help You Keep Your Teeth

Most adults have lost a tooth or two. If you’ve still got all your teeth, you can probably skip this post for now, but you may want this information in the future. Unless the only teeth you’ve lost have been your wisdom teeth, there’s a chance your missing teeth could lead to a decline in […]

The Right Time for All-on-4

When birthdays come around, it is not surprising to hear someone quip, “Age is just a number,” or, “Youth is a state of mind.” In many respects, that is true. Some adults do not tend to dwell on age much. Others think about finding the proverbial “fountain of youth” all the time. If your teeth […]

How Soon Can I Get an Implant After an Extraction?

Many patients require extractions when an infected tooth cannot be saved. This can be an upsetting experience, so the thought of replacing the tooth promptly with a dental implant can be comforting. However, it’s not always possible to get an implant right away. Depending on the circumstances of your situation, you may need to wait […]

Replacing Your Lost Teeth

Have you lost teeth? Losing one or more teeth may seem tragic, but it actually puts you in the majority, surprisingly. Approximately 69 percent of Americans between ages 35-44 have lost at least one permanent tooth to decay. Since losing one tooth can lead to losing another, the best way to deal with a missing […]

Does Dental Implant Surgery Hurt? What About the Months After?

If you’re thinking about getting a dental implant to replace a missing tooth, you may be wondering what to expect. Dental implants require surgery, which is always a little bit scary. They also require a fairly long healing period, which may also be scary if you don’t understand why it’s necessary. That’s why we wanted […]