Finding the right dentist for the most basic treatments is important, but when you’ve chosen to invest in an advanced procedure like implant supported tooth replacement, it’s essential. Before you get started with your implant tooth replacement plan, take a few minutes to read this post. We’ll walk you through some of the ways to determine whether or not you’ve found the right implant dentist to fully renew your smile.
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May 11, 2018
3 Things to Look for When Choosing an Implant Dentist
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March 14, 2018
5 Surprising Factors That Affect Dental Implant Costs
If you’re missing a single tooth or a complete row of teeth, your dentist probably recommended a dental implant supported tooth replacement plan. Dental implants allow dentists to replace a lost tooth from the roots up, mimicking natural structure. It’s no surprise dentists are all for dental implant restoration. Unfortunately, many patients are worried about the cost. While the initial investment is a little higher than other restoration options, the end result is a replacement tooth or teeth that will likely last the rest of your life and function just like your natural tooth. The goal of a good dentist is to provide clarity in pricing, affordable treatments, maximized dental insurance, and financing options. Before you get started with your tooth replacement plan, read this post where we outline some of the factors that impact the cost of dental implant placement and restoration.
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September 12, 2017
What is TMJ?
If you’ve never heard of TMJ, TMJ dysfunction, or TMD, you’re not alone. However, in order to provide diagnosis for patients suffering from this oral health conditions, patients need to be informed about the warning signs and risk factors associated with this oral health condition. TMD occurs when the small temporomandibular joints (TMJ) connecting the jaw and skull bone are damaged. TMJ dysfunction is a difficult condition to pin down. A dentist’s best bet when it comes to making an accurate diagnosis, is for a patient to understand and monitor changes in jaw function that indicate they may suffer from TMD and contact their dentist to receive an evaluation. Keep reading to find out more about some of the warnings signs and risk factors associated with TMJ dysfunction.
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January 30, 2017
Who is a Candidate for a Dental Implant in Whiting?
Smile gaps affect your appearance, self-image and oral function. Who wants to smile broadly or laugh loudly if you are missing teeth right in the front of your mouth? Eating and speaking are impacted as well. Change your outlook and your health when you look into dental implants from Whiting dentists, Drs. Robert and Daniel Berquist. Dental implants in Crown Point provide superior aesthetics, stability and longevity. Could you be a candidate for these outstanding tooth replacements?
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October 19, 2016
Dentists in Whiting Advise Best Diet for Your Teeth
The bacteria in our mouths love processed sugars and carbohydrates. Tooth decay and gum disease often result. Besides avoiding these dietary choices, what can you eat to protect your teeth, gums and bone structure? Dentists in Whiting, Dr. Daniel Berquist and Dr. Robert Berquist, suggest foods that actually confer great protection. When combined with at-home brushing, flossing, in-office exams and hygienic cleanings, proper diet builds a lifetime of healthy, attractive smiles.
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January 8, 2016
Fill in the smile gaps with dental implants in Whiting
A smile without all its teeth is like a car without a motor — it just doesn’t work. When you’re missing one or more teeth, you’ve lost more than your ability to smile confidently. Those gaps also make it increasingly difficult to eat and speak like you’re used to. And trust us, the problems only get worse with time. That is, unless you replace your teeth with a wonderful option like dental implants in Whiting. Keep reading to learn more from the team at Berquist Family Dentistry.
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