Whether you have damage that cannot be repaired, is impacted, or need to make space for future orthodontic work, removing a tooth may be your best option. We know that the thought of invasive dentistry, such as an extraction, may be anxiety-inducing. At Stubbs Family Dentistry in West Allis, WI, we are here to help […]
Category: Tooth Loss and Replacement
Enjoy Dentures That Are Permanently Secured
Having a full denture provided to replace a row of teeth can lead to lasting benefits. Your smile is restored, and you can feel more comfortable throughout your day thanks to its presence. However, many people worry that they will have a hard time adjusting to a removable appliance, and that they will feel frustrated […]
Periodontal Care Protects Against Tooth Loss
How important is your periodontal health? If you currently struggle with gum disease, you need to worry about several complications, including tooth loss! Problems with advanced gum disease are the leading cause of tooth loss for adults; if you are not doing enough to protect these tissues now, prosthetic dental work could be in your […]
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Replacing An Extracted Tooth
The goal during a restorative dental procedure is to take care of your smile and oral health while making the most conservative care possible. Unfortunately, there are times when a tooth needs to be extracted in order for us to move forward with treatment. At our West Allis, WI dentist’s office, we can take care […]
3 Things To Know About Tooth Extraction
One reason to take preventive dental care seriously is that it will help you avoid potential problems that become serious enough to make tooth extraction necessary. When problems like advanced dental decay reach a certain point, you can be left with no option but to have a problem tooth removed and replaced. While our West […]
Removing And Replacing A Tooth That Cannot Be Restored
Our goal when caring for a patient’s tooth is to find the most conservative treatment option. In other words, we want to make the fewest permanent changes possible while still fully restoring your oral health and appearance. Unfortunately, there are times when a tooth simply cannot be left in place. If its condition has deteriorated […]
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Replacing A Lost Tooth With A Permanent Prosthetic
While losing a tooth is a serious concern, it is not a problem you are helpless to address! To restore your complete smile and improve your bite function, talk to your West Allis, WI dentist about restorative treatment with a dental implant-held prosthetic tooth. Dental implants provide exciting benefits for people who are looking into […]
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Choose the Tooth Replacement that Works for You
If you’ve experienced the loss of a single tooth, or many of the teeth in your mouth, that doesn’t have to be a condition that you live with for the rest of your life. There are dental prosthetics that can create a lifelike tooth replacement to rebuild your smile and allow you to comfortably chew […]
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Do Dentures Make the Most Sense for You?
Over time, your risk for tooth loss increases. Neglect can lead to the rapid decay of your teeth, but infection doesn’t always strike quickly. In many cases, the accumulation of a lifetime of wear can cause your teeth to become fragile or damaged. If you lose a significant number of your teeth on the top […]
Can You Get Your Teeth Back?
When you suffer tooth loss as an adult, it can create a feeling of hopelessness. Tooth loss creates a burden on you, and it can create chronic pain as well. It generally necessitates significant lifestyle changes too. Are these things you’re going to have to deal with for the rest of your life? If you […]
