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If you’re missing teeth, those daily tasks can become a challenge; however, we can help you restore your missing tooth and your smile. While keeping your natural teeth is always the number one option, sometimes replacement options are needed to restore and maintain a healthy smile. We can help you decide which of our tooth replacement options, implants, dentures, or implant-supported dentures, is best for you and your smile goals.
It’s so important to our daily lives that we can smile, eat, and talk with confidence. At Adams Dental Group in KCK, we want to make sure our patients always have strong and healthy smiles.
When one of our patients comes in with a missing tooth, they typically have questions. So, we thought we’d try to answer some of the most frequently asked questions related to missing tooth restoration below.
A. Our patients always realize that a missing tooth affects their appearance; however, that’s not the only reason we should discuss options to restore your missing tooth.
Here are 3 main reasons:
A. When a tooth is lost, the bone that used to support it disappears quickly. This leads to:
A. This depends on the number of teeth missing and on where they are in your mouth. The condition of the remaining teeth also affects the decision.
There are three main ways to replace missing teeth: dental implant, bridge or dentures:
Let’s explain dental implant, dentures, and implant-supported dentures in a little more depth …
Dental implants act like artificial roots that can be permanently placed in the patient’s jawbone. As the gum tissue and bone grow around the dental implant, they become permanent anchors. A natural-looking porcelain crown will be made giving our patients a beautifully finished result that is attractive, yet helps to improve chewing, maintain bone, and prevent teeth from changing positions. Dental implants can even prevent future problems with a patient’s bite.
Dental implants offer a permanent replacement for missing teeth and an effective solution that will look and feel as natural as your original teeth.
Dental implants can fix multiple teeth, a single tooth, or a full set of teeth – so the options are plentiful, making dental implants a popular option for replacement. Implants require three major steps to consider and can take a series of visits to our office to fully complete the process:
While the process may sound extensive, the benefits of dental implants are many.
Learn More about Dental Implants HERE.
We fit dentures to replace all or some of the teeth in the upper and/or lower jaw. Dentures improve your confidence when you smile, as well as the clarity of your speech and your ability to chew. Modern dentures provide a firm hold and natural appearance to ensure maximum comfort and function.
Unlike dental implants and implant-supported dentures, traditional partial or full dentures are removable (not permanently implanted into your mouth). We have a lot of patients who choose Dentures because they can be a quick, non-invasive, and more affordable fix to missing teeth.
If you’re experiencing tooth loss from gum disease, injury, or tooth decay, dentures can help your appearance and smile and restore your ability to speak and eat.
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While implant-supported dentures are like traditional dentures, the difference lies in the use of implants for retention instead of adhesive. The implant can reduce the bulkiness of traditional dentures and give more space for the tongue.
This means that the ability to taste food with implant-supported dentures will be greatly enhanced. They’re also sturdier and there’s no need for any adhesive at any time because the dentures are so well supported by the implants. This helps preserve bone, tissue, and muscle tone in the face as well to maintain a more youthful appearance.
Learn More about Implant Supported Dentures HERE.
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If you’re not sure which tooth replacement option is best to restore your missing tooth and your smile: dental implants, dentures, or implant-supported dentures, schedule your Smile Consultation appointment with Dr. Roberts and his expert team in the Kansas City, KS area. There is not a one size fits all treatment plan when it comes to tooth replacement, after a thorough exam and a discussion about your smile goals, we will create a customized treatment plan for your individual needs to restore your smile and your confidence.
Dr. Travis A. Roberts, DDS July 11th, 2023
Posted In: Dental Implants
Tags: dental implant, dentures, missing tooth, tooth replacement options
As Americans, we’re used to getting things quickly. We decide we want a latte; we go through a drive-thru, we want a new pair of jeans, we head to Amazon Prime or the nearest Target store. With a same day CEREC crown, you can restore a damaged tooth in just one, quick dental appointment at Adams Dental Group.
Dental crowns are essentially tooth-shaped and colored caps that cover the tooth and restore the health and look of a tooth. If a tooth is small or discolored, a crown will correct the look of a tooth in a natural way.
Up until recently, the process for getting a traditional crown has been time-consuming and requires multiple trips to the dentist office. Crowns are implemented for a variety of reasons and are one of the most common dental procedures that dentists perform. According to WebMD, dental crowns are caps that are tooth-shaped and restore the appearance of a tooth to help protect a weak tooth, restore a broken tooth, make a cosmetic modification, and more.
In the traditional crown method, a temporary crown is created for the patient to wear for a few weeks while a permanent crown is sent off to a lab to be created. The dental office will assess the tooth in need of a crown, and the surrounding area, and take impressions with paste to make sure the tooth will be the correct size for the patient’s mouth and bite. Unfortunately, after the impressions are taken, patients will have to wait multiple days or weeks for the crown to be created. In the meantime, patients are usually given a temporary crown to wear while the permanent one is being formed. This process leads to multiple trips to the dentist office.
With the traditional crown, there are multiple options for materials, such as:
CEREC crowns are very similar to the traditional crown but differ in the fact that they can be implanted within a single day (have your heard of same day crowns?) – eliminating multiple appointments, cost, and time needed off work for patients. With this advancement in technology, CEREC crowns are made within only one dentist visit, and eliminate the need for a temporary crown. CEREC crowns are also known as chair side crowns, more specifically, the acronym stands for “Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics.”
Similar to traditional crowns, a dentist office will need to take impressions of the tooth, but now will use an oral camera to obtain a 3D image of the tooth – no more sticky impression paste. However, the core difference is that a CEREC same day CEREC crown can be created on site within as little as 15 minutes, restoring your life, and mouth function, back to normal within just a few minutes.
CEREC crowns also provide an advantage in appearance; a same day CEREC crown look more realistic and are created out of strong ceramic, providing a closer fit and look to a real tooth. CEREC crowns are also highly durable and are known to last as long as 15 years with good dental hygiene.
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There’s no reason to visit the dentist multiple times for a crown … Convenience is Key!! That’s why Adams Dental Group offers a same day CEREC crown! That’s the beauty of the CEREC same day crown! CEREC crowns are fast, convenient, and as reliable as any normal crown. Through advances in dentistry and technology, crowns can now be made in our dental office, making your time to get a crown cut in half or more.
Learn More About our Same Day CEREC Crown HERE.
CEREC crowns are ceramic crowns, like any traditional crown. They are often known as chair-side crowns since they are created in a short amount of time. CEREC crowns are replicas of your tooth and are permanently bonded to your tooth for a seamless look. Unlike traditional crowns that require multiple trips to the dentist, a same day CEREC crown offers multiple advantages for patients, such as:
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The process is quite simple for a CEREC crown. Once you come into our office, we scan the area to create our 3D model and then our machine makes your one-of-a-kind crown in less than 30 minutes. Once the crown is created, it is permanently bonded to your tooth, just like a traditional crown would be. This process is quick, efficient, and practical for our patient’s busy schedules. Most important, you leave with your brand new tooth the same day!
Now there’s no more waiting around or scheduling multiple appointments for your dental crown and best of all – no more temporary crowns! That’s the beauty of CEREC technology. CEREC allows us to restore damaged teeth with natural-colored crowns in only one dental visit, saving you time. Crowns will make your teeth stronger and will protect your smile for years to come, all with a natural look that matches your natural teeth.
In a single visit we will:
Care for your CEREC crown is very similar to any traditional crown placement. Continue with your normal, twice a day, oral hygiene routine and avoid super sticky foods for the first few hours after your crown is bonded.
Learn more about Dental Crowns from WebMD HERE.
As we’ve discussed, dental crowns can greatly extend the life of a tooth. They’re common, often painless, and help restore a smile. According to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, 99.7% of surveyed adults said that a healthy smile is socially important to them. You may need a dental crown, as it can help keep your smile healthy and bright, but how do you know when you need a dental crown?
You may need a dental crown in certain situations – let’s look at some of the most popular reasons:
Crowns can protect vulnerable teeth and improve the look and feel of your smile. If you’re curious if a same-day CEREC crown is the right treatment option for you, just ask Dr. Roberts during your dental visit.
Now let’s take a deeper dive on a few of these…
Although time and convenience are huge benefits to a same-day CEREC crown, there are multiple other benefits to be aware of, such as:
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However, there are some pretty big advantages to the same day CEREC crown. Mostly, they’re quick, easy, and strong! It’s a great, convenient way to obtain a crown when it’s needed. Instead of taking uncomfortable moldings (think goopy impressions) of the tooth and sending those off to a lab, CEREC crowns are made in-house at Adams Dental Group. We simply take digital pictures of the tooth with our CEREC technology and create the crown in the same dental visit, saving lots of time.
At Adams Dental in Kansas City, KS we are proud to offer same day CEREC crown technology to our patients. If you need a crown to fix a damaged tooth or misshapen tooth, please give us a call today to schedule your appointment with us.
Local dentist, Travis A. Roberts and his experienced, friendly team at Adams Dental Group offer affordable family dentistry and gentle dental care in the Kansas City, KS area. We are conveniently located a few minutes East of The Legends Outlets and offer appointment times Monday through Friday to meet your needs. At Adams Dental Group, we provide most dental services, from family and general dentistry to specialty procedures, including dental implants, dentures, root canal treatment, teeth whitening, cosmetic dentistry, SureSmile invisible aligners, treatment options for sleep apnea and much more. We accept most dental insurance plans and offer affordable financial solutions for any budget. Call us at (913) 296-8030 to schedule an appointment.
Dr. Travis A. Roberts, DDS June 20th, 2023
Posted In: Services | Procedures
Going to the dentist can be intimidating or scary for many people. The buzzing sounds, the x-ray machines, the big chairs – it can all be a little overwhelming. If you know what you’re in for, though, your experience will be much easier to handle. That’s why we’re going to talk about the most common dental treatments our patients need and trust the care of our team to complete.
People have to visit their dentists for all sorts of reasons, but there are a few common dental procedures that we provide that everyone should know. Here are 10 of the most common dental procedures, all of which we can do Adams Dental Group in Kansas City, KS.
Dr. Travis A. Roberts, DDS June 6th, 2023
Posted In: Services | Procedures
Tags: accepting new patients, CEREC same day crown, dental exam, dental membership plan, emergency dental services, porcelain veneers
