Dental Implant Blog
Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Reno
Having your Wisdom Teeth removed is a part of life for many people. How you care for your mouth and your body after the surgery can greatly effect your recovery time and level of comfort. These simple steps can help you prepare for your post-extraction recovery, greatly decreasing …
There comes a time, for many of us, when the roles of care are reversed, and we begin to take on more responsibilities for our parents’ health and wellbeing. For many aging parents and loved ones, the topic of oral surgery will need to be addressed at some …
Remember, oral surgery is not expensive… neglect is.
With the decrease of price and increase in state of the art anesthesia techniques, cosmetic dentistry procedures are becoming a more popular treatment option for many people. Whether it be for self-esteem, a big event, or restorative nature, cosmetic dentistry can help you restore your smile and tooth …
Unfortunately, injuries are a part of sports. Like any injury, a quick and accurate assessment of the damage, followed by proper treatment, can help reduce long-term negative effects, both esthetic and psychological. To read more, and see a general list of common sports-related dental injuries, view the full …
We are proud to announce the recent launch of our new dental implant expert website, TahoeDentalImplants.com. With Dr. Dan Martin, DDS as a local expert in the field of dental implants and a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, TahoeDentalImplants.com will answer questions for …
Dr. Dan Martin and our talented Surgical Assistant Team just returned from a few days in Las Vegas. No, they weren’t trying their luck at the Black Jack table, they were attending a dental implant conference, “Art, Science and Business of Clinical Implant Practice,” designed to streamline the …
When considering options for tooth or arch replacement, dental implants offer numerous benefits by: Improving confidence by repairing your smile Providing a lifetime solution Not compromising adjacent teeth Looking and feeling like natural teeth Offering a more cost-effective solution Becoming easier to maintain and clean than other alternatives …
Dental health plays an important role in our overall well-being. Just ask anyone who has experienced tooth pain how difficult it is to focus while the pain is pulsing through their head, or anyone with a missing tooth how easy it is to eat a juicy steak. Additionally, …
One of the most commonly overlooked functions of healthy teeth is their effect on the jawbone. A full, strong set of healthy teeth preserve and protect the underlying jawbone. Tooth loss, whether from age or trauma, exposes the underlying bone, ultimately leading to erosion, and deterioration of your …
It was another great holiday gathering of the North Lake Tahoe dental community – coming together to celebrate the season, to share our appreciation for the collaborative work we do in serving our community with top-notch dental care and to collect donations for our local chapter of Toys …
A provisional implant is often recommended after a serious trauma, when multiple surgeries are planned, or when healing needs to occur before placement of a permanent implant is appropriate. A provisional dental implant is a temporary implant that is designed to function for a limited time period. Provisional …