At Wildflower Dental in Sun City AZ, dental implant patients generally understand that when getting an implant they’re in for the long haul. But what does that mean? How long does it usually take to get a dental implant, from start to finish? There are a number of variables involved, so there is no quick…
Implant dentistry
Dental Implants: A Eureka Moment
Categories: Dental implants, Implant dentistry
Dental implants are fixed permanently in your mouth to support one or artificial teeth. They have a remarkably high success rate, and are available at Wildflower Dental in Sun City AZ. The success rate with implants is as high as ninety-eight percent. Between that and the near-lifelike function of the artificial teeth they support, they…
Dental Implants: Mostly For Grownups
Categories: Dental implants, Implant dentistry
Dental implants have quickly become the highest standard in tooth replacement, and at Wildflower Dental in Sun City AZ we place a lot of them. But with all the advantages that dental implants bring to the table, they are not the go-to option for everyone. To get a dental implant, the patient must have a…
Avoiding Implantitis
Categories: Dental implants, Implant dentistry
When we place a dental implant at Wildflower Dental in Sun City AZ we send you home with detailed instructions on caring for the new implant. One of the reasons we do this is to help prevent a serious condition called implantitis. First, a reminder: dental implants have a remarkably high success rate, greater than…
Proper Care For Your Dental Implant
Dental implants from Wildflower Dental in Sun City AZ can last a lifetime, but patients have an important role to play. Taking care of the new implant is essential! Dental implants, remember, are titanium posts that are inserted into the jaw to support artificial teeth. Because they are so secure in the jaw, they have…
Sooner Is Better: Dental Implants and Bone Loss
Categories: Dental implants, Implant dentistry
One of the consequences of losing a natural tooth is a loss of bone density in the jaw. It happens because the tooth’s root is no longer there to stimulate the bone. The good news is that dental implants from Wildflower Dental in Sun City AZ can prevent the loss of bone mass. As jaw…
A Lifetime Replacement: Dental Implants
The dental implants available at Wildflower Dental in Sun City AZ provide support for the most realistic replacement teeth available: artificial teeth that look and function like the real thing. With proper care, dental implants can last the rest of your life. Dental implants are made from titanium or zirconia. These lightweight metal posts are…
Are Implant Dentures As Good As They Say?
Teeth are meant to last a lifetime, but unfortunately it doesn’t always work out that way. There are any number of reasons why people lose their teeth. Implant-supported dentures, like those available at Wildflower Dental in Sun City AZ, are quickly becoming the preferred tooth replacement option – and for good reason. By far, the…
Treatment of Choice: Dental Implants
One of the major issues associated with missing teeth is the loss of bone mass in the jaw. This in turn leads to other issues. Fortunately bone loss can be prevented with dental implants from Wildflower Dental in Sun City AZ. Dental implants are titanium screws that are inserted into the jaw bone. They replace…
Great Track Records: Dental Implant Success
Categories: Dental implants, Implant dentistry
Dental implants from Wildflower Dental in Sun City AZ are a way to anchor lifelike artificial teeth to your jaw. Even people who have lost all their natural teeth can take advantage of this technology, which has a remarkably high success rate. Dental implants are thin metal rods that are surgically inserted into the jaw.…
