Dental Implant Healing Time and Stages
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by Dr. David Lee
1y ago
Dental implants are a very successful tooth replacement option. Perhaps 98% of dental implants are initially successful, and they can last a lifetime when properly cared for. Nonetheless, people often worry that their implants may fail, which makes them concerned about the healing process.  The information we’re providing here is of a general nature for people considering dental implants or wanting a general refresher on the healing process. If you received implants from a Sydney implant dentist at My Hills Dentist, please check the materials we gave you at the surgery or contact us dire ..read more
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Facial Aging Partly a Result of Jaw Changes
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by Dr. David Lee
1y ago
Many of our Baulkham Hills patients think that your face ages because of surface-level effects on your skin and other soft tissues. However, the truth is that significant changes occur in all your tissues, including your bone, to create an aged appearance. This is why the Denture Fountain of Youth®, FOY ® Dentures can work so well as an anti-aging treatment. FOY® Dentures can not only give you the best smile of your life, they can help you look and feel years younger, too.  Your Bones Can Change with Age Research published in the Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery shows that ..read more
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What Affects Dental Implant Success? Considering New Scientific Evidence
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by Dr. David Lee
1y ago
One of the best benefits of dental implants is their amazingly high success rate. Overall, scientific studies predict a success rate for dental implants around 98%. However, not everyone can enjoy such a high success rate. There are some variables that might make your personal risk of implant failure higher or lower. It’s important to take these into consideration when getting dental implants.  This article goes over some recent research about what impacts dental implant failure risk. A large recent study showed just two factors had a significant impact on failure rates: male gender and ..read more
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10 Benefits of Dental Implants at My Hills Dentist
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by Dr. David Lee
1y ago
Dental implants are the best tooth replacement option, especially when you choose the Sydney implant dentists at My Hills Dentist to place them for you.  Still not convinced? Let us share these 10 benefits. The first five are general dental implant benefits. The second five are special to our practice at My Hills Dentist, thanks to our digital dental implant process. Request Appointment Natural Tooth Appearance Dental implants can help you achieve the most natural replacement tooth appearance. That’s because dental implants are the only tooth replacement that’s structured like your n ..read more
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Dentures Might Still Be a Good Option for You
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by Dr. David Lee
1y ago
Dental technology is constantly evolving, offering better treatment options for many of the common dental problems we’ve faced since time immemorial. One of the biggest developments recently is the popularisation of dental implants.  Dental implants have become extremely popular among people who are missing teeth. The Sydney restorative dentists at My Hills Dentist love them, too. We’ve invested significantly in training and technology to enable us to deliver great results and a great dental implant experience. However, we also know that dental implants are not the only tooth replacemen ..read more
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What to Expect From Your Dental Implant Procedure
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by Dr. David Lee
1y ago
So you’re missing a tooth or two, and you’re planning on filling that gap with a brand new dental implant to restore your smile to its full glory. But what is it like to get a dental implant? Before you undergo the procedure, your Sydney implant dentist wants you to know all about this tried-and-true restorative dentistry technique. Request Appointment Before the Procedure Consultation Before an implant even comes near your mouth, your Sydney implant dentist will need to examine you and make sure you’re a good candidate. A good candidate for dental implants is a non-smoker with healthy gums ..read more
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Sedation Dentistry Improves Healing After Dental Procedures: Study
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by Dr. David Lee
1y ago
Sedation dentistry offers numerous benefits for anxious dental patients. For some people, it’s the only way they can overcome their anxiety to get needed dental care. Other people benefit from calming a strong gag response, or making it easier to get numb before a procedure.  However, now there’s another thing we can (at least tentatively) add to the benefits column for sedation dentistry: improved healing. A relatively small study showed that people who took sedation before and after a gum graft procedure had significantly better healing than people who didn’t take sedation.  The S ..read more
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What to Do If Your Jaw Locks
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by Dr. David Lee
1y ago
Were you chewing, yawning, or talking, and your jaw suddenly locked? This is a frightening condition called locked jaw. Your jaw is out of alignment and won’t unlock until it can slip back into its joint. Sometimes you can do this on your own, but other times you’ll need intervention from your Sydney TMJ dentist. If you need immediate assistance, please have someone call (02) 9686 7375. If you are alone and can’t make a call, drive to 38 Merindah Road, Baulkham Hills, NSW 2153. Our dentist, Dr. David Lee, is experienced in jaw dysfunction and can safely move your jaw joint back into alignment ..read more
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I Have Jaw Pain on One Side, Can This Be TMJ?
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by Dr. David Lee
1y ago
Jaw pain can be a troubling and disruptive experience. If the pain is severe, it can stop you in your tracks. Even less severe pain can make it hard for you to go about your daily activities. It can make you give up certain hard-to-chew foods, forcing you to eat a less healthy–and sometimes less enjoyable–diet. Can jaw pain on one side be TMJ? Yes. Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJ or TMD) often develop symmetrically, in both jaw joints at the same time. However, it is possible for people to develop the disorder and experience symptoms on just one side of the head. However, as the condi ..read more
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What to Consider in Planning Your Smile Makeover
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by Dr. David Lee
1y ago
A smile makeover is a unique cosmetic dentistry procedure because it’s not just one procedure. Instead, it’s a combination of procedures customized to your cosmetic goals.  While this gives you the freedom to choose whatever procedures it takes to restore the smile of your youth or achieve the smile of your dreams, it can make it more complicated to plan.  That’s why we’re offering this guide to help you plan your smile makeover with the help of the Sydney cosmetic dentists at My Hills Dentist.  Book An Appointment Your Cosmetic Goals Of course, the most important thing about ..read more
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