Title: Dental Implants 101: Benefits, Myths, and the Step-by-Step Journey to Restoring Your Smile Benefits, Myths, and the Step-by-Step Journey to Restoring Your Smile. Dental implants—what they are, how they work, and what’s true or not. In Dental Implants 101, we break it down. You might lose a tooth from decay, an accident, or a…
What is the success rate? From 1975 to 2004, Implant success ranged between 90% to 100% according to a clinical study. How long is the treatment period? The treatment takes about one month from consultation up to the first surgery and another 2~3 months until the periodontal bones and implant are fixed firmly and the…
What is bleaching or teeth whitening? Over time, yellow or brown staining can occur with your teeth. Dr. Mike uses teeth whitening to correct this discoloration by removing the stains. What causes this staining of the teeth? Tooth enamel can be discolored or stained by aging, medications, coffee, tea, colas or cigarettes. How long does…
Are you one of the millions of adults in need of adult braces who are unhappy, self-conscious or even embarrassed of your smile? Many adults spend their entire lives covering their mouths when they laugh, smile or talk. They feel stuck because they do not want to wear adult metal braces for years or they…
[mikesbigquote txt=”You won’t have to mask your bad breath when it’s not there”] You Don’t Have to Live with Bad Breath Bad Breath (or halitosis) affects nearly 60 million people in America alone. Causes range from gingivitis and periodontal disease to lesser known instigators such as diet, acid-reflux disease, diabetes, and dry-mouth. There are a…