Category: dental implants

Don’t Live with Tooth Loss – Think About Dental Implants

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Did you know that over 70 percent of adults over the age of 35 have lost one more of their permanent teeth? It’s true. Tooth loss is a widespread problem in Frisco, Little Elm, and the rest of the United States and happens due to a variety of factors, including tooth decay, gum disease, and injury. If you’ve lost a tooth for whatever reason, you should consider a dental implant from Millennium Smiles.

Why Do I Need a Dental Implant?

If you’re missing a tooth, it does more than changing the appearance of your smile; it also changes the physical makeup of your mouth and can also leave you at risk of losing more teeth. This is because when you bite down or chew, the pressure of these activities stimulates nerves and blood flow to the opposite jaw, and increased blood flow helps to keep teeth healthy. If there is nothing in the space, the tooth across from the gap does not get the blood flow and oxygen needed for survival. Without the oxygen, blood and other nutrients, the tooth can loosen and fall out.

Losing a tooth can also cause the teeth around that space to shift, which also means changes to your bite. When your bite changes, the stress on your temporomandibular joints (TMJs) increases, which can lead to pain, loss of function, and TMJD.

What Are the Benefits of Dental Implants?

Not only do dental implants play a role in filling the space of a missing tooth to keep your bite intact and your teeth healthy, but dental implants are also made of high-quality, durable porcelain that is very similar to tooth enamel. This means you can brush, floss, bite and chew just like you would with a natural tooth.

Dental implants are long-lasting, which means you may not ever need to have them replaced. This gives dental implants a significant advantage over other tooth replacement options such like bridges, partials, and dentures. Dental bridges also require that the teeth on either side of the gap be shaved down to make room for the restoration – implants do not. Dentures and partials can fill the space but can be uncomfortable, make chewing and speaking difficult, and wear out over time, which means you may need several replacements.

Lastly, dental implants provide the aesthetic and emotional benefits of restoring your smile. Dr. Korous is an expert in smile restoration and can help give you a smile you deserve.

Are you thinking about a dental implant or smile restoration? We would love to talk to you. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Korous today by calling Millennium Smiles at 972-987-4899.

Missing Tooth: What to Expect From a Dental Implant

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If you’re missing a tooth, you’ve probably wondered what it would take to fix your smile. If you’re only missing one tooth a dental implant could be the best choice.

Here’s what you can expect from our Frisco dental office and dental implants.

What’s involved with getting an implant?

There are three steps in getting your missing tooth replaced with a dental implant.

First Step: Treatment Planning
You’ll journey to a new smile will begin with a consultation with Dr. Korous at Millennium Smiles’ Frisco office. Dr. Korous will review your treatment options and create a custom plan. She’ll coordinate the surgical needs with a local specialist.

Second Step: Implantation
For this phase, a local oral surgeon will implant a titanium post into your jaw. The post will act as the tooth root for your new dental crown.

Third Step: Restoration
After all the tissues have healed in three to six months, you’ll return to Millennium Smiles where Dr. Korous will place your custom-made dental crown. Dr. Korous uses the latest technology and materials to provide you with the most natural looking tooth.

Can you eat normally with an implant?

A dental implant is the closest thing to your natural teeth. You eat and speak normally with a dental crown.

How do you care for a dental implant?

Implants do not require any special care. You can brush and floss normally.

How long do implants last?

With proper daily dental care, your can expect your implant to last a lifetime.

What happens when missing teeth are not replaced?

The gap between your teeth can impact how you speak, eat and chew. Also, your remaining healthy teeth may begin to shift.

Contact Millennium Smiles today to schedule a consultation about replacing your missing tooth with a dental implant.

Missing a Tooth? It’s More Common Than You Think

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When you’re missing a tooth it may feel like you’re the only one in the world. A missing tooth can make you feel extremely self-conscious.

But, you’re not alone.

The average adult between the ages of 20 and 64 has three or more decayed or missing teeth, according to the American Dental Association.

At Millennium Smiles in Frisco, Dr. Dunia Korous provides several options for replacing missing teeth, and most often recommends dental implants.

What are the impacts of having missing teeth?

A gap between your teeth will likely affect how you speak or eat. Even if a missing tooth is not visible when you smile, it could still be impacting how you chew.

Your remaining healthy teeth may begin to shift over time. You could also experience bone loss around a missing tooth.

What is a dental implant?

A dental implant is a titanium post that is surgically implanted into your jaw bone, replacing the root of a missing tooth.

A custom made dental crown is then placed on the post to complete the procedure.

Your dental implant will function exactly like a real tooth, making it easy to eat, drink, floss and brush like you normally would.

What are the benefits of dental implants?

Compared to bridges and dentures, an implant is the most similar to your natural tooth. Other benefits of dental implants include:

  • Improved bone and gum health as compared to alternative restorations
  • Avoids degradation of healthy teeth like what would be needed for a bridge
  • Improves appearance of smile and lower face
  • Patients can enjoy a healthy diet without restrictions
  • No worry of slippage or dentures “falling out”

If you have a missing tooth, schedule a visit today or call us at 972-987-4899 to schedule an appointment so Dr. Korous can review your treatment options and determine if an implant is right for you.

Dental Implants For A Natural Looking Smile

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Missing one or more teeth can have a negative impact on your daily life and can adversely affect your speech, comfort, and self-esteem. Eventually, missing teeth can lead to more complex dental problems such as the jawbone shrinking, shifting of remaining teeth, periodontal disease, and more. Replacing a missing tooth, or teeth will help avoid these additional dental problems.

There are many treatment options for tooth replacement. At Millennium Smiles, we offer dentures, dental bridges, and dental implants as treatment options for missing teeth. Dental implants are highly recommended because they provide a natural looking and functioning smile.

A dental implant is a biocompatible titanium post that is surgically implanted into your jawbone, replacing the root of a missing tooth. When a tooth is lost, bone loss will eventually occur because the root is no longer stimulating and stabilizing the bone. A dental implant joins directly to the jawbone and functions like the original root structure.

Benefits of Dental Implants

Dental implants offer many advantages and benefits compared to other treatment options.

  • 95% or higher success rate among patients.
  • Improved oral and overall health.
  • Durability and long-term solution.
  • Improved appearance of the smile.
  • No worry of slippage or dentures “falling out”.
  • Improve bone and gum health.
  • Immediate results.
  • No additional daily maintenance.

The process begins with a consultation and comprehensive exam with your Frisco restorative dentist to plan treatment phases and perform any necessary diagnostics. Our team will then coordinate the surgical phase with a local oral surgeon to ensure consistency of care for implantation of the post. The final step is restoration. About 3-6 months after implantation, you will return to our Frisco office to have your custom made dental crown placed on the post.

Dental implants are a great solution for replacing missing teeth. They can be used to replace a single tooth or to secure a denture for results that are as close to your natural teeth as possible.

‘The cost of dental implants varies from patient to patient and is based on number and location of implants, as well as any additional treatment necessary to restore overall oral health. While most dental implants procedures are not covered by insurance, we will submit all billing information to your insurance company to allow for maximum reimbursement. We also offer flexible payment options to make the treatment more affordable.

Whether you have one or several missing teeth, dental implants can be the best choice for a long-lasting, worry-free solution. Dental implants give patients the most lifelike replacement for missing teeth with the ability to brush, eat, speak, and smile confidently!

At Millennium Smiles, we want to help restore your smile! To find out if you are a candidate for dental implants in Frisco or Little Elm, schedule an appointment by calling 972-987-4899. Our team will perform a comprehensive evaluation and recommend the best treatment option for you!

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