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Tips to Ensure Long-Term Success of Dental Implants
Author:
Dr. Brete Moran
posted: Sep. 15, 2016.
http://www.drbretemoran.com/2016/01/dental-implants-take-care-of-your-investment/Some patients that have received dental implants have questions about dental hygiene and other tips to help ensure that their investment lasts many years. Often times bad dental hygiene may
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Do Certain Health Conditions Reduce Dental Implants Success Rate?
Author:
Dr. Brete Moran
posted: Aug. 15, 2016.
Dental implants are considered the standard for replacing missing teeth. If you are missing one or more teeth, you may be a candidate for the procedure, which replaces the root
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Will Dental Implants Harm my Natural Teeth?
Author:
Dr. Brete Moran
posted: Jul. 15, 2016.
Dental implants offer patients a solution for tooth loss that will not compromise the integrity of the surrounding teeth. Because the surrounding bone is able to form a bond with
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Managing Gum Disease
Author:
Dr. Brete Moran
posted: Jun. 30, 2016.
Gum disease management needs a rigorous program of evaluation and disease control in order to minimize its effect on the mouth and body. The biggest reason for tooth loss in
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Benefits of Using a Water Flosser
Author:
Dr. Brete Moran
posted: Jun. 15, 2016.
Gum disease is a preventable disease condition, but at times you may still find that even with proper care there may be areas in your mouth that are more prone
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The Importance of Treating Gum Recession
Author:
Dr. Brete Moran
posted: May 31, 2016.
Receding gums occur when your gum tissue has worn away around your teeth. This tissue serves as a protective barrier against harmful bacteria and external stimuli. Without this gum tissue
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Periodontal Gum Measurements
Author:
Dr. Brete Moran
posted: May 16, 2016.
Periodontal disease is a progressive inflammatory disease, that affects the tissues that support and anchor the teeth. These support tissues include, gums, bone, cementum and ligament attachments. Periodontal measurement is
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Gum Disease: What Can I Do to Reduce My Risk?
Author:
Dr. Brete Moran
posted: Apr. 29, 2016.
Gum disease can occur in even the most diligent patients who brush and floss daily. Our ancestors can impact our dental condition as well as our own lifestyle habits. If
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Advanced Periodontitis: Why Tooth Extraction May Be Necessary
Author:
Dr. Brete Moran
posted: Apr. 15, 2016.
Gum disease is bacterial infection of the gum tissue. This is caused by the oral bacteria in the mouth. In its earliest stages, gum disease can cause bleeding gums, bad
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Smoking and Gum Disease
Author:
Dr. Brete Moran
posted: Mar. 30, 2016.
Everyone knows that smoking is a very unhealthy and harmful habit. Not only is it a major cause of cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, and cancer, but also smoking affects nearly
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Dental Implant Evaluation
Author:
Dr. Brete Moran
posted: Mar. 15, 2016.
If you lose one or more teeth due to periodontal disease, or another cause, there is hope. Dental implants are changing the way people live. They are designed to provide
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What Are the Benefits of Dental Implants?
Author:
Dr. Brete Moran
posted: Feb. 29, 2016.
If you have missing or failing teeth, you may have already resigned yourself to wearing removable dentures. But there may be a better solution for your dental health. Consider scheduling
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Why Choose a Periodontist for Dental Implant Treatment?
Author:
Dr. Brete Moran
posted: Feb. 15, 2016.
If you are missing teeth, you have several options for replacing those teeth to restore your perfect smile. One of these options is dental implants. When choosing a doctor for
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Dental Implants: Take Care of Your Investment
Author:
Dr. Brete Moran
posted: Jan. 30, 2016.
Dental implants are an excellent choice when it comes to replacing your missing teeth and restoring the natural beauty of your smile. Dental implants can be a permanent way of
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Gum Disease: The Benefits of Treatment
Author:
Dr. Brete Moran
posted: Jan. 15, 2016.
Gum disease is a progressive condition that begins with an excessive build-up of bacteria in the mouth, particularly along the gum line at the base of the teeth. Patients with
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Immediate Load Dental Implants: Are They Right for You?
Author:
Dr. Brete Moran
posted: Dec. 29, 2015.
When implant technology was first introduced, the protocol for placing dental implants was to place the implant and wait for a period of three to six months before making the
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