Sometimes when people lose a back tooth, they wonder whether they should bother doing anything about it. After all, the gap doesn’t show when they smile and there are other teeth to do the chewing. Why not leave it be and save some money? Actually, there are several very good reasons to replace a back…
Restorative dentistry
What Is More Valuable Than A Diamond?
We begin this post from Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY with a quote from classic literature: “Every tooth in a man’s head is more valuable than a diamond.” When Miguel de Cervantes wrote that four hundred years ago, there was no widely accepted way to replace lost teeth. We are fortunate to live at…
Tooth Implant Placement: Before, During, After
Categories: Dental implants, Restorative dentistry
Dental implants are rapidly becoming the tooth replacement option of choice. Millions of Americans have chosen implants, like those available at Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY. Once the decision is made, patients usually want to know what’s involved every step of the way. Before the Procedure It begins with a consultation and preliminary exam.…
A Missing Tooth Can Lead to Bone Loss
Categories: Dental implants, Restorative dentistry
Dental implants from Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY support teeth so lifelike, patients have been known to forget some of their teeth aren’t real. That’s now natural their look and function is. Those simple facts are enough to make most people choose dental implants if they need to replace one or more of their…
Are There Drawbacks to Dental Implants?
Categories: Dental implants, Restorative dentistry
Dental implants might sound like some futuristic solution to missing teeth. But they’ve become part of mainstream dentistry, and are available at Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY. Most patients have a lot of questions about dental implants, once they seriously begin to consider them. Are there any drawbacks to implants? Are they safe? Experimental?…
Avoid Bone Deterioration Following Extraction
In this post from Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY, we consider jaw bone health. To remain strong the jaw bone needs to be consistently stimulated by the pressure of chewing, biting, and talking. Each tooth has a root structure the extends into the surrounding bone. As each tooth absorbs the forces of everyday mouth…
Getting Ready For A Dental Implant?
Categories: Dental implants, Restorative dentistry
This post from Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY concentrates on the preparation required for a dental implant. What is a dental implant? Simply stated, a dental implant is a titanium post inserted into the jawbone. The bone and the post grow together and become a solid foundation for one or more artificial teeth. This…
Captivate Audiences Once Again
Categories: Dental implants, Restorative dentistry
Remember when being a toothless five-year-old charmed friends and family? When a lisp was considered adorable and endearing? Doesn’t really work for adults. At Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY we can restore missing teeth with lifelike dental implants. A single-tooth dental implant consists of three parts: the implant itself, a connecting piece called an…
Correcting Severe Dental Problems At Matlach Dental
Each restorative and cosmetic dentistry procedure performed at Matlach Dental in Huntington NY can address a specific issue. A porcelain veneer can correct the surface of a tooth that is discolored or has had enamel loss. Bonding can fill a small chip in an otherwise healthy tooth. Some dental problems are more extensive and require…
What are Possible Dental Implant Complications?
Categories: Dental implants, Restorative dentistry
Dental implants from Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY are state-of-the-art, with a success rate in the area of ninety-eight percent. That number is a testament to implant technology. But like any medical or dental procedure, there are risks. In this post, we will consider possible complications of a tooth implant. Infection. Any surgical procedure…
