Why Are Dental Implants So Effective?

You may have heard about dental implants and how effective they are, but do you know why they’re so effective? It’s because of how they’re structured and how they interact with your smile.

Natural teeth are made up of two parts: the tooth itself, which is what everyone sees, and the root underneath that anchors each tooth to the jaw. A full row of healthy teeth is important for smiling, speaking clearly and enjoying a nutritious diet. Meanwhile, your tooth roots have the very important job of holding those teeth in place and keeping the jaw healthy throughout life.

What happens when you lose one or more teeth? You not only lose what’s on top, you also lose the root underneath. As a result, you’ll eventually lose bone tissue where the root was. Traditional bridges, partials and dentures replace what you’ve lost but don’t replace the part of your smile responsible for keeping the rest of your jaw strong and healthy.

The only service that replaces missing roots is dental implants. Using small posts made of titanium—a biocompatible metal—this restorative service can help you achieve results that look natural and functional naturally as well. Imagine smiling with confidence and enjoying all your favorite foods again. With dental implants from Smile by Design, Dr. Santos and Dr. Folck can help.

Do you want to know if you’re a candidate for dental implants? Call us today for a consultation. Dr. Santos and Dr. Folck want to help you enjoy optimal oral health, and for some patients dental implants are the best way to make that happen.

Smile by Design offers restorative care to patients from Virginia Beach, Fort Story, Sandbridge, and beyond. 

Help Your Family Achieve Optimal Oral Health In 2014

Among the questions that dentists get asked on a regular basis, one of the most common is: How often should I have a checkup and cleaning? For a basic medical checkup, once a year is a good rule of thumb, but for your oral health the ideal number of visits per year is two.

Why so often? Because common oral health issues like tooth decay and gum disease can develop easily, in children as well as adults. With regular checkups, your local dentist can help you watch for changes and provide care early on, when it can be less invasive.

At Smile by Design in Virginia Beach, family dental care is a central focus of ours. Every day, we’re helping children, parents, and seniors enjoy better oral health through oral exams and cleanings.

What are we looking for during a checkup? The most common oral health issues are tooth decay and gum disease. But that’s not all Dr. Santos and Dr. Folck will be on the lookout for. During your exam, our Virginia Beach team will also check for signs of teeth grinding (bruxism), TMJ dysfunction, and even oral cancer, because treating any of these early is very important.

Dr. Santos and Dr. Folck can also talk to you and your little one about home care. Two checkups a year aren’t enough to keep your smile in tip-top shape. Regular brushing and flossing are also important. If you have any questions about how to brush and floss effectively, we’d be more than happy to answer them.

Do you want to schedule your family’s first visit of 2014? Call Smile by Design today. Dr. Santos and Dr. Folck are happy to offer family dentistry to patients from Fort Story, Sandbridge, and nearby communities.

Restorative Dentistry for Virginia Beach and Beyond

A full, healthy smile is important for a wide variety of reasons. Not only does a full smile make it easier to enjoy a broadly nutritious diet, it also makes it easier to speak clearly and smile confidently. A smile with missing teeth, on the other hand, or one held by back cavities or a broken tooth, can make it more difficult to do all of these.

That’s why Dr. Stephanie Santos and Dr. Vinita Folck of Smile by Design offer several of today’s best restorative dentistry services. With these services, we can help patients enjoy good oral health, in addition to restoring appearance and functionality.

Our restorative dentistry services include:

• Dental Implants
• Dentures and Partials
• Bridges
• Tooth-Colored Fillings
• CEREC One-Visit Crowns

During the course of a consultation visit, Dr. Santos or Dr. Folck will get to know you personally before thoroughly assessing your oral health needs. Every treatment plan we put together is designed to meet the very specific needs of our patients. If you have any questions about what we recommend, we’re happy to answer any questions or concerns you might have.

Are you ready to make 2014 the year you restore your smile’s functionality and appearance? Find out how Dr. Folck and Dr. Santos can help. Call Smile by Design in Virginia Beach today for an appointment. We’re happy to help patients from Fort Story, Sandbridge, and beyond.