Whether you plan to lose weight or improve your finances, most of us will have specific goals we want to accomplish in 2017. With just a few days left of 2016, there’s no better time to decide your goals for the new year. We urge our patients to consider making dental health goals for the…
Tooth decay, also known as a cavity, occurs when bacteria in your mouth eats away at the enamel on your teeth. This produces dark stains, pits, and holes in the surface of your teeth. If left untreated, it’s possible that the decay can loosen your teeth or even cause them to fall out. If this…
According to dental health professionals, heavy smoking and other tobacco products can lead to serious dental issues like edentulism, bone and tissue loss, peri-implantitis, and bone or tissue loss. When seeking dental implants here in Amherst, it’s important that patients who smoke understand the risks involved. Heavy smoking can jeopardize the success of your dental…
Some patients may think that they can immediately eat their favorite foods after having their implants placed, but unfortunately this is not the case. After the surgery, your surgical site is sensitive and healing, so it’s best to stick to softer foods in order to ensure that your implant heals correctly. Take a look at…
In addition to common questions that patients ask about dental implants, our team has also heard some strange treatment tips that are downright false. These “dental myths” are still out there, especially on the internet. With the popularity of DIY, it’s still important that you should consult a dental care provider about dental tips and…
Dental Implants = A New Lease on Life! Lynda came to us this past spring, discouraged with her smile. . . . We, however, felt excited by the prospects of delivering a new Smile that would open doors to her. Doors that kept her from reaching her true potential. Lynda decided to pursue extensive dental…
Anorexia & Bulimia are largely considered silent killers because many suffer in silence, as 50% of people with eating disorders also suffer from depression. Sadly, that number is estimated to be around 10 million Americans suffer from some form of eating disorder! However, it is not just Psychologists and Medical Doctors who are on the…
Valentine’s Day comes around just once a year, and for some, that’s the only time they start thinking about their kissability ratio, and hopefully their Oral Health! According to the CDC only 61.7% of adults between the ages of 18-64 went to the dentist in 2013! And 27.4% in this age range have untreated decay…
Surgically-Guided Implants make placing implants a “slam dunk”! With digital radiography (x-rays) we can assess the health of a patient’s jaw bone, the health & location of adjacent teeth (as well as nerves), and all vital structures to be able to place an Implant in an IDEAL location and angle. Using a specialized computer program,…
Immediate Implants are becoming more common due to their improved results. Dr. Ang takes the time to discuss your options. Here are a few of the benefits of placing Immediate Implants: It saves the patient time (fewer visits and procedures needed = less time from work = money saved for patient). The immediate placement uses…
