Is It Time to Replace My Dental Bridge?
While dental bridges can last for several years, they are susceptible to wear and tear – especially when not crafted with top-quality materials or maintained with the utmost care. In one case, a patient contacted Dr. Newkirk with a question about her 20-year-old dental bridge. The bridge had yellowed due to age and coffee stains, revealing a small amount of metal between the teeth when viewed closely. She also noticed […]
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My Dentist Is Pushing Me to Get an Implant
In Dr. Newkirk’s experience, dental implants are often a wonderful tooth replacement option for patients. Their durability, aesthetic quality, and versatility make them a reliable solution for tooth replacement for many patients. That said, implants are not the right choice for everyone, and every patient has the right to choose the treatments they undergo in the end. On one occasion, a patient reached out to Dr. Newkirk for advice when […]
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Why Switch to Implant-Supported Dentures?
In today’s oral health world, the benefits of implant-supported dentures are widely thought to outweigh those of their traditional counterparts.* The advanced restorations differ dramatically from removable dentures in that they are anchored into the jawbone with dental implants. Patients frequently consider implant-supported dentures to be the better solution for a variety of reasons, not limited to: A more comfortable fit with no opportunity for slippage Improved chewing ability Enhanced […]
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Bridges vs. Implants: Which Is Right For Me?
When it comes to replacing missing teeth, dental implants and dental bridges are two popular options. Both treatments can offer effective solutions, but they differ in terms of procedure, longevity, maintenance, and pricing. Below, our cosmetic dentist – David R. Newkirk, DDS – compares these two popular tooth replacement options. The placement of a dental bridge involves using adjacent teeth as anchors to support the replacement tooth or teeth. The […]
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