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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.

Smile Makeover

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Are you embarrassed by your stained, chipped or crooked teeth? Do you find yourself holding back your full smile in social and professional interactions? Concealing your smile from the world is stressful and can affect the quality of your life. Stop worrying about what others think about your smile. Frisco cosmetic dentist Dr. Dunia Korous incorporates her advanced education with the latest in dental technology to offer her patients full Smile Makeovers.

Some patients may struggle to justify the expense of cosmetic dentistry because they may view the procedures as vain. It is important to remember that many cosmetic dental concerns can develop into serious oral health problems. Chipped, broken, or missing teeth can cause infection or even gum disease. Treating the underlying cause of your dental concerns can build a healthy foundation for your teeth and gums, promoting a naturally beautiful smile. A healthy oral foundation is critical in building an aesthetically pleasing smile and supporting long term dental health.

Dr. Korous is passionate about helping her patients. With her enthusiastic approach to dentistry, she offers her patients individualized treatment. The first step in your personal Smile Makeover at Millennium Smiles is a individual and comprehensive oral exam. Dr.Korous will take the time to discuss the positive outcomes of each cosmetic procedures she recommends. All recommendations will be based on your specific oral health and cosmetic goals. Dr. Korous will help you build a healthy foundation for a beautiful and functional smile.

Millennium Smiles of Frisco TX offers a full range of cosmetic dental services. Each service is designed to repair and strengthen the beauty and function of your smile.

  • Porcelain veneers: A thin ceramic coating attached to your existing teeth. Can solve chips, cracks, or misshapen teeth.
  • Dental crowns: Can strengthen the natural tooth for various dental health concerns.
  • Teeth whitening: Can take years off your yellow or stained smile.
  • Tooth bonding: Can reshape teeth, fill gaps between teeth or repair discolored teeth.
  • Cosmetic fillings/white fillings: Can discreetly fill cavities and replace old metal fillings that may be visible.

Advancements in Smile Makeover Technology

Advancements in cosmetic dentistry have given dentists like Dr. Korous the ability to create more natural looking smiles. Whether you want to whiten your teeth, or need a total smile makeover, Dr. Korous can help.

Dr. Korous utilizes the most advanced in dental technology. CEREC is a professional software program used to design and fabricate dental restorations all in the convenience of our Frisco, TX dentist office. CEREC allows Dr. Korous to obtain 3-D imagery and models of your mouth for a more accurate diagnosis and precise treatment.

Using advanced quality materials cosmetic dental restorations are more natural looking than ever. Dr. Korous can perform most cosmetic dental restorations in our Frisco dentist office. CEREC helps reduce the time it takes to complete cosmetic dental restorations. CEREC’s onsite milling component eliminates the need for a third party dental lab. This saves our patients time and money. Dr. Korous can have most patients fitted with their dental restorations in just a few short visits.

Schedule An Appointment

If you are wondering what cosmetic restorations could restore your beautiful smile, contact Dr. Korous today. Our caring and dedicated dental care team will be happy to answer questions and schedule your Smile Makeover consultation.

Fix Crooked Teeth- Without Braces!

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Crooked teeth are more than a cosmetic dental concern. Did you know that crooked teeth can cause serious dental health concerns? Crooked teeth can lead to dysfunction in the jaw and bite, and can make it difficult to properly clean your teeth. Crooked teeth can be a leading factor in causing tooth decay, gum disease, and TMJ. If the stigma of adult braces is holding you back from straightening your smile, Dr. Korous at Millennium Smiles in Little Elm offers cosmetic alternatives to braces that may be right for you.

Dr. Dunia Korous, a highly trained and experienced cosmetic and restorative dentist, will spend one-on-one time with each patient to build an individualized dental treatment plan. After a comprehensive oral health exam, Dr. Korous can advise you on what treatment options are best for you unique dental health concerns. If your teeth are severely crooked, braces may be your best option. In less severe cases, we may be able to straighten your smile with leading cosmetic dentistry techniques and advanced technology. Dr. Korous will discuss and educate you on all of your options, so you can make the most suitable, well-informed decision.

Cosmetic Dentistry Options

ntal Bonding
Completed in one single visit to our dentist office, Dr. Korous applies a tooth-colored resin directly to your teeth. She then sculpts the biocompatible composite material into the desired tooth shape. With the use of a painless, special light, the form is bonded to the natural tooth. Offering a long-term and natural appearance, dental bonding can offer the appearance of straight teeth.

Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain veneers are an aesthetically pleasing and an effective way of straightening teeth without braces. Dr. Korous uses the most advanced materials and technology to give you a natural-looking smile with veneers. An ultrathin clear ceramic material is applied to the front and sides of the teeth creating a permanent and long-lasting solution to crooked teeth.
Invisalign®
Virtually unnoticeable, this removable braces alternative can create a straight smile without the discomfort of traditional metal braces. Dr. Korous will take molds of your teeth to create a series of retainers that will gradually straighten your teeth. Using state of the art Invisalign software Dr. Korous is able to more accurately and precisely straighten your teeth.

Schedule An Appointment

To find the right path to your straightest, healthiest smile, contact Dr. Korous today. Call our Little Elm dental office, or schedule an appointment online.

Take Years Off Your Smile

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Providing results that meet all of your expectations, porcelain veneers can take years of damage and tooth staining off of your smile with comfortable, durable and natural looking results. Porcelain veneers can be used to improve misshapen or chipped teeth, fix gaps, and cover stained or discolored teeth. They are great for a subtle smile makeover that will last for many years.

High Quality Veneers

It’s important to choose an experienced and highly trained cosmetic dentist who understands the subtleties and needs of your individual cosmetic goals and desires. Frisco cosmetic dentist Dr. Dunia Korous will work with you to ensure you’re investing your time and money in the right procedure. At Millennium Smiles, we only use the highest quality materials, and in just two to three visits to our Frisco office, you can boost your confidence with a more vibrant and youthful smile.

Will You Be Able To Tell I have Veneers?

Porcelain Veneers are made of high quality, ultra-thin ceramic. Due to the reflective properties of the material, light reflects off of them just like a natural tooth. Porcelain veneers are custom fit to your mouth based on the shape, color and fit of your unique smile. Veneers are considered a permanent restoration that will last for many years. When installed by a highly trained and experienced cosmetic dentist, it is nearly impossible to differentiate between porcelain veneers and and natural teeth.

At Millennium Smiles, every patient receives attentive, personalized care from Dr. Korous so that they are able to build a cosmetic dental plan that fits their budget and fulfills their dreams of a perfect smile.

Schedule A Consultation

Ready to learn more about what cosmetic dentistry and porcelain veneers can do for you and your smile?
Schedule an appointment with Dr. Korous to find out more about porcelain veneers, and how they can transform your smile! Call our Frisco dentist office or request an appointment online.

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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