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Ending the Cycle of Chronic Dental Problems WRITTEN BY DR. CHARLES SCHOF
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MANY OF US can relate to the feeling of dread in the dental chair when “awaiting the verdict” on if another root canal, filling or crown will be needed to save a failing tooth. For decades, the norm for dentists and patients was to save teeth, at any expense. When this cycle of treatment and retreatment compounds to multiple teeth, a patient can become overwhelmed with the expense and frustration of dental work. Now, advancements in dental implant technology have fueled a paradigm shift. When the long-term prognosis of a patient’s natural teeth is poor, the value of replacing them with dental implants outweighs the cost of recurring treatment over time. Dental implant solutions range from a single tooth replacement to a fullmouth restoration supported by five or six dental implants on each jaw. Patients enjoy the freedom from chronic dental issues that these solutions provide. Patients who have had full mouth restoration are first shocked to learn their natural teeth are failing, but they want the problem fixed permanently. Implants mean dental problems are a thing of the past—no more root canals, crowns or bridgework. Compared to dentures and partials, dental implants restore full dental function delivering a positive impact on patients’ health and confidence. Patients are more comfortable sharing a meal with friends without the distraction of loose dentures. They can laugh and smile and eat everything from steak to corn on the cob to apples without worry. Advanced technologies have us living and thriving longer. What investments in yourself will contribute to long-term quality of life? You are worth it, and nothing says it more than a beautiful smile.
Dr. Charles Schof practices at the Mandeville Center for Dental Excellence located at 240 Dalwill Drive in Mandeville. Call 985-626-4401 or visit charlesschof.com for information.