Dental Implants Provide a Permanent Tooth Replacement Option

Dental Implants Provide a Permanent Tooth Replacement Option

Having a missing tooth is a frustrating experience, but here at Alta Loma Dental Care in Alta Loma, CA, we offer a permanent replacement with dental implants. As opposed to bridges or partials that need to be replaced every 10-15 years, dental implants have a titanium post installed right into the jaw bone. During the healing process, the bone heals around the post, which holds it firmly in place.

 

The crown on top is the only thing that needs to be replaced, which is a very simple process.

The benefits our patients experience when getting dental implants in Alta Loma, CA include:

• Permanent tooth replacement.
•  Improved smile and overall appearance.
• Better comfort than partials or bridges.
• Crown that matches the patient’s other teeth.
• Improved speed and eating.
• Better self esteem and confidence.

The entire process of dental implants takes 3-6 months, with most of this time being the healing time for the post. After that point, a crown is made to fit over the top of the post, and the implant is complete.

 

New patients are encouraged to call us our Alta Loma Dental Care practice at 909-296-7920 to schedule a consultation with dentist Dr. Michael Kim.

The Importance of Proper Dental Hygiene For Oral and Overall Health

The Importance of Proper Dental Hygiene For Oral and Overall Health

Having proper dental hygiene isn’t just about improving our patient’s oral health with better smelling breath and clean teeth, but it also impacts their overall health. Regular dental hygiene practices are important to reduce gum disease and the need for more complicated oral health treatments, such as oral surgery.

 

Good oral hygiene also helps our Alta Loma Dental Care patients maintain their natural teeth for a longer period of time, and avoid infections that could spread throughout the brain and the body. We encourage dental hygiene by brushing the teeth twice a day and flossing at least once a day.

Aside from dental hygiene at home, our Alta Loma, CA dental practice we ask our patients to see us at least every six months. During this appointment, we provide a full check-up, professional cleaning, and address any possible concerns.

 

Our dentist, Dr. Michael Kim, also takes new dental x-rays if needed for further diagnosis or treatment planning. The combination of home oral care and dental visits are what help to keep the mouth fresh, clean, and free of gum disease. Regular visits also let us provide early treatment if we notice any problems.

 

Patients with any questions or concerns about their dental hygiene should visit us here at Alta Loma Dental Care in Alta Loma, CA.

Patients Restore Their Smiles With Dental Veneers

Patients Restore Their Smiles With Dental Veneers

Dental veneers in Alta Loma, CA offer our patients the option of improving their smile. Veneers are made of thin pieces of porcelain that cover their teeth and correct a variety of imperfections, such as discoloration, gaps or spaces, cracks, or misshapen teeth. They are designed to look like the patient’s other teeth without standing out, and are completed in about two to three weeks from beginning to end.

 

The process of getting dental veneers here at Alta Loma Dental Care is as follows:

 

1. We prepare the teeth by cleaning them to remove decay, then filing them down to make room for the veneers.

2. Impressions are made of the teeth, which are then sent to the lab.

3. In about two weeks, our patient returns to our Alta Loma Dental Care office, where they have the veneers bonded to their teeth.

4. As the final step, the veneers are polished.

 

Veneers make a considerable difference in the patient’s self confidence and self esteem, by improving their smile. It is a simple process that only takes a few weeks and gives them a lasting and beautiful smile.

 

Call us at 909-296-7920 to schedule a consultation with Alta Loma, CA dentist Dr. Michael Kim for veneers.