Atlanta Dental Implants doctors
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Susan Goode Estep, DMD
Atlanta Cosmetic Dentist
1875 Old Alabama Road Building 100, Roswell |
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Roderick Cooper, DDS
Atlanta Cosmetic Dentist
4122 East Ponce De Leon Ave Suite #5, Clarkston |
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Ashish Patel, DDS
Atlanta Cosmetic Dentist
2424 Roswell Rd Suite 3 , Marietta |
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Peter Boulden, DMD
Atlanta Cosmetic Dentist
1875 Old Alabama Road Bldg 100, Roswell |
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Hugh Flax, DDS
Atlanta Cosmetic Dentist
1100 Lake Hearn Dr NE Suite 440, Atlanta |
Recent Answers
I had 2 root canals &then 2 crown on my front teeth. One crown came loose and i'm being told i will need an implant on front too I'm worried it will not match the other crown as it is now 7 years old.On top of that i had veneers put on on side teeth because the two crowns looked too large next to my natural teeth. Is it possible to replace my other crown when putting in the implant? and what about the venners, can they be replaced so i can have a uniform smile?Worried and depressed, please help
If you choose the right Cosmetic Dentist, then you are on the verge of having the best smile of your dreams...a dentist with a lot of skill and experience with situations just like yours will be able to team with the right implant specialist to ensure the implant crown looks natural -- and at the same time make new porcelain restorations for the other teeth in your smile so that when you're finished -- you have the best smile you could possibly imagine.
As a teen I had four premolars (two top, two bottom) removed before wearing braces, which worsened both my facial aesthetics and smile. After doing some research I found that it might be possible to reverse this by expanding the jaws/dental arch, without necessarily requiring dental implants to replace the missing teeth. However, I don't understand how implants can be avoided, given that the arch will be bigger (more space) which should surely require more teeth to "fill up" the space?
Hi MillyS,
While you can reopen the space using Invisalign or braces, and replace the missing tooth with an implant, there is another option for widening your smile and improving your facial aesthetics -- No-Prep Veneers. I do a lot of No-Prep Veneers/Smile Improvements on patients who had 4 premolar removed during prior orthodontic treatment. With no numbing or shaving-down of your teeth needed, you can have a brilliant smile that will broaden your smile (arch expansion) and improve your profile aesthetics -- instantly.
I just found out I have bone loss, is that why my front teeth shifted after my dental implants?? My smile is different now, not to happy since 2 front teeth are protruding forward, shame since I wore braces in my late 20's, also had some 6 teeth pulled in the past 10 years due to root canals that weren't capped, any advice other than to have regular cleanings (for bone loss) @ my dentist to preserve the rest of my teeth,also how to restore my front teeth to thier prior look?? Thanks in advance!
Bone loss is usually due to bacteria and/or mal-occlusion. Bacteria beneath the gum line can cause a very aggressive oral disease called periodontitis. Periodontitis is the reason of tooth loss for most of the dental community. If your teeth are shifting, it is a high possibility that you could have potential periodontal problems. In order to correct periodontal disease, a complete periodontal examination must be completed. During this exam the level of bone loss will be measured. This helps diagnose the current condition of your mouth. An occlusal analysis should be performed as well, to help determine if there are any interferences that could cause bone loss and movement of the teeth in question. If there is an occlusion problem or an occlusal interference it must be removed and the tooth or teeth must be stabilized. If you have lost 6 posterior teeth, you are likely using your anterior teeth more than normal and in the incorrect fashion. A regular cleaning is not indicated for bone loss and active gum disease. I hope this helps.
Dr. C