The health of our mouths and smiles is critical to our overall health. But many patients don’t stop and think about why. And it’s pretty simple. When our mouths are in poor health—cavities in our teeth, gum disease, or otherwise—it can also impact the rest of our bodies. Bad oral health is directly correlated with…

When someone has experienced adult tooth loss, there is no greater restorative dentistry treatment than dental implants. Dental implants replace the roots and crown of a tooth to provide the most stable and durable missing tooth treatment. Dental implants are placed via oral surgery, so patients can expect the procedure to result in some side effects. Here, [...]

A dental bridge is a tried-and-true treatment for replacing consecutively missing teeth. This restoration is usually recommended for individuals missing up to three teeth in a row. At our Corpus Christi, TX, practice, our doctors offer several types of dental bridges. Here, our team will explore these in more detail, including dental bridges for front [...]

Dental implants can benefit those who are missing one or more teeth by providing natural looking and feeling tooth replacement. Tooth loss can occur at any age, and while dental implants are suitable for many people, age must be considered. Drs. Charles A. Robertson and Nicholas Perry Orchard explain how age can affect dental implant [...]

Traditional dental bridges consist of a false tooth with two crowns on either side. When placing the bridge, the teeth on either side of a tooth gap are prepped to accommodate the dental crowns. The crowns help support the false tooth. Visualizing the appliance in this way, you can probably see why it’s called a [...]

Tooth loss is a common problem. According to numbers from the American College of Prosthodontists (ACP), roughly 178 million Americans are missing at least one tooth. The ACP estimates that around 40 million Americans are missing all of their teeth. That’s a significant number of people on both counts. Whether you’re missing a single tooth [...]

If you are missing a tooth or multiple teeth, there are numerous options for tooth replacement. Implant dentistry tends to be of the most ideal options. Dental implants are artificial tooth roots that support crowns, bridges, and dentures, providing cosmetic benefits as well as health advantages over removable appliances. During a dental implants consultation at [...]

Dental implants are one of the most reliable teeth replacement treatments available today. With success rates as high as 98 percent, they are widely considered the most optimal choice among dentists and patients alike. Even so, there are limitations regarding their longevity and success. For example, tobacco use can significantly hinder healing and ultimately affect [...]

For major dental health problems, the best option is typically a full mouth reconstruction. Our Corpus Christi, TX restorative dentistry practice traitors that procedures to the patient to restore missing teeth, fix tooth fractures, improve periodontal health, and address major structural problems with the mouth. As you might imagine, the healing process for a full [...]

Most people try to avoid tooth loss at all costs because they know that it drastically affects the way the smile looks and functions. Unfortunately, tooth loss is a pretty common oral health problem, and it is especially prevalent among older patients. Rather than living with the consequences of tooth loss, we can rebuild the [...]