Missing Teeth Should Be Replaced Soon After Loss with Dental Implants
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Missing Teeth Should Be Replaced Soon After Loss with Dental Implants

A missing tooth should be replaced soon after it is lost, if not immediately, with a dental implant.  There are several consequences to waiting too long to replace a missing tooth.  The consequences typically involve significant costs and potentially functional and/or esthetic compromises.  I’m going to focus on three of the biggest problems that can…

Before Veneers, Consider Professional Teeth Whitening First
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Before Veneers, Consider Professional Teeth Whitening First

At my dental practice here in San Antonio, I have many discussions every week with patients about cosmetic dentistry. When a patient is considering veneers as a treatment option, I almost always say, “Let’s whiten your teeth first,”. Every case is different, of course, but professional teeth whitening before veneers has several benefits. No Veneers!…