I’m thinking about getting a tooth pulled. What should I know?
A tooth extraction refers to the procedure of removing a tooth from its socket. Before we start it’s important that...
Why are my dentures always changing fit and can it be fixed?
Every effort is made to make a good and functional denture, it is sometimes hard to achieve a stable and...
Should I get an implant supported crown or bridge and how does that get done?
Have you lost your teeth due to severe tooth decay, gum disease, trauma, or even a failed root canal? If...
How Should I Care for My Dental Implants?
Your new teeth must be cared for and checked regularly, just like your natural teeth. Brush and floss as recommended...
How Will I Feel After Getting a Dental Implant?
It is normal to have some bruising and swelling in the gum and soft tissues. But usually the discomfort, if...
Is Dental Implant Treatment Painful?
With any surgery, there can be some discomfort. Placing one implant normally causes less discomfort then placing several. Anesthesia and...
How Much Time is Required for a Dental Implant Placement?
Today, state-of-the-art guided surgical techniques are convenient alternatives to place dental implants and allow you to have the dental implant...
Will I Be Able to Chew the Same as I Do With My Natural Teeth?
Yes. Following a brief adaptation period, chewing capacity, pressure and force of your bite with dental implants is comparable to...
Will Dental Implants Look Like My Natural Teeth?
When dental implants are used in combination with modern restorative dentistry, their appearance, comfort and function are very likely to...
What are 3 Advantages of Dental Implants Over Dentures or a Dental Bridge?
Improved appearance: When you lose the entire tooth – crown and root – shrinkage of the jawbone may cause your...
Am I Too Old to Get Dental Implants?
Occasionally, older patients express concern that their age may prevent them from enjoying the benefits of dental implants. However, health...
Who is a Candidate for a Dental Implant?
Anyone who is missing one or more teeth due to injury, disease or tooth decay may be a candidate for...
How much do dental implants cost?
The fee for tooth replacement with dental implants depends on several factors, including the number of teeth being replaced and...
Who places the dental implants?
Even though most dentists refer their patients to specialists for the placement of dental implants, Dr. Lieu has the training...
Why dental implants?
Without the root structure of a natural tooth present, the jawbone can shrink and dissolve. This shrinkage will make your...
What is a dental implant?
A dental implant is a small titanium screw that serves as the replacement for the root portion of a missing...
How Do I Know If I Need a Dental Implant?
If you are missing one or more teeth, or have loose fitting dentures, dental implants may be for you. Dental...