While full dentures may be the best option for patients who are replacing an entire arch of teeth, it may not always be the most stable and secure. In fact, many patients who choose to have full dentures and use dental adhesives do not often realize that they may still be unable to enjoy all […]
The way we spend money is quite interesting. Even the most conscientious of us tend to have a desire to receive a reward when dollars are handed over. This is why we can perceive the purchase of a new car or watch as exciting rather than obligatory. Purchasing a replacement tooth? This isn’t something most […]
If you are missing teeth or living with the pain of oral disease, you are in a prime position to make your life better. In our Houston office, we are interested in working with patients to improve their chewing function, their smile aesthetic, and their quality of life. One way we do this is by […]
The common use of dental implants demonstrates just how far we have come in modern dentistry. The ability to replace organic tooth structure with artificial roots has been an enormously beneficial advancement in tooth replacement. This solution has been furthered by techniques such as All-on-4, a method of replacing full arches of teeth using only […]
The new trend in restorative dentistry has become to go a step beyond the basics of tooth replacement. A good percentage of patients who need to close a gap or restore an arch with artificial teeth choose to also reinstate the proper substructure. We’re talking about roots, and we’re talking about dental implants. Dental implants […]
Losing a tooth is only a joyous event when we are children (although, pretty scary, too!). Throughout our teen and adult years, we may live with an unspoken expectation related to our teeth: they will stay in place forever. One look at statistics tells us this is absolutely not a given. More than 25% of […]
For a few decades now, patients have been taking advantage of the latest tooth replacement method available, dental implants. These tiny posts really aren’t intended to replace teeth themselves; they are essentially root replacements. Early on, the tooth-replacement technique was widely used as an alternative to bridgework, replacing one or two teeth at a time. […]
Tooth loss is not an isolated problem. No matter where the missing tooth is in the mouth, you face ongoing cosmetic and functional issues if replacement does not occur quickly. At Peters Dental Associates, we understand the long term consequence that stem from tooth loss. We are pleased to offer our patients the options they […]
There are some situations where a damaged or infected tooth cannot be saved and an extraction is necessary. However, having teeth missing can make daily tasks difficult and lead to dental problems down the road. Dental implants are used to replace these missing teeth and restore the function and appearance of normal healthy teeth. Keep […]
