Dental Implant Benefits

Dental implants are a popular and effective way to replace missing teeth that have been lost due to periodontal disease, an injury, or some other reason. In fact, they are the most reliable long-term option for restoring your smile. If you are self-conscious because you have a toothless grin, wear dentures that are uncomfortable, or don’t have proper tooth structure to create a dental bridge, talk to Dr. Suzanne Haeri, DDS to see if dental implants are the right option for you.

To define a dental implant, it is actually a replacement for the root or roots of a tooth. Like tooth roots, dental implants are secured in the jawbone and are not visible once surgically placed. If you’ve lost teeth for any reason, the shape of your face may change, causing you to appear older than your actual age. That’s because when teeth are lost, the bone that supported those teeth is lost too. Placing dental implants stabilize the bone, preventing its loss. In addition to replacing lost teeth, implants help maintain the jawbone’s shape and density. They also help you eat, chew, smile, talk, and look completely natural.

If you think you may benefit from dental implants, please give us a call. To learn more about dental implants as well as other services we provide at the practice, visit www.suzannehaeridds.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Suzanne Haeri, DDS in Los Angeles, CA, call 310-657-2200.

Why You May Need a Tooth Extraction

 

If a tooth has been broken or damaged by decay, Dr. Suzanne Haeri, DDS will likely try to fix it with a filling, crown, or other treatment first. However, if there’s too much damage for the tooth to be repaired, it will need to be extracted. Once Dr. Suzanne Haeri, DDS has collected all relevant information from a pre-extraction examination, detailed plans regarding your extraction will be made. 

Sometimes people who have extra teeth that block other teeth from coming in or have baby teeth that don’t fall out in time to allow permanent teeth to come in will need to have teeth extracted. People getting braces may also need teeth extracted to create room for the teeth that are being moved into place. In addition, the most common reason for getting a tooth extracted is when wisdom teeth are impacted. These teeth that often get stuck in the jaw can irritate the gum, causing pain and swelling. 

If you have questions or concerns regarding tooth extractions please give us a call. To learn more about tooth extractions as well as other services we provide at the practice, visit www.suzannehaeridds.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Suzanne Haeri, DDS in Los Angeles, CA, call 310-657-2200.

If a tooth has been broken or damaged by decay, Dr. Suzanne Haeri, DDS will likely try to fix it with a filling, crown, or other treatment first. However, if there’s too much damage for the tooth to be repaired, it will need to be extracted. Once Dr. Suzanne Haeri, DDS has collected all relevant information from a pre-extraction examination, detailed plans regarding your extraction will be made.

Sometimes people have extra teeth that block other teeth from coming in or have baby teeth that don’t fall out in time to allow permanent teeth to come in. In these situations, teeth will need to be extracted. People getting braces may also need teeth extracted to create room for the teeth that are being moved into place. In addition, the most common reason for getting a tooth extracted is when wisdom teeth are impacted. These teeth that often get stuck in the jaw can irritate the gum, causing pain and swelling.

If you have questions or concerns regarding tooth extractions please give us a call. To learn more about tooth extractions as well as other services we provide at the practice, visit www.suzannehaeridds.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Suzanne Haeri, DDS in Los Angeles, CA, call 310-657-2200.

 

What Do Dental Crowns Do?

Over time, our teeth begin to weaken and become more susceptible to problems such as decay, cracks, discoloration, and others. A dental crown is a fixed prosthetic device that can be used to entirely cover or “cap” a damaged tooth or cover an implant. A crown can also be used to attach bridges, protect a weak tooth from breaking, or restore one that’s already broken. If Dr. Suzanne Haeri, DDS recommends a crown, it is most likely to correct one of these conditions.

Crowns can be made from porcelain, porcelain fused to metal, or a full gold crown. To maintain a natural look, however, a porcelain finished crown is best, as it can be matched to the shade of your other teeth. The procedure for installing a dental crown normally takes two separate dental visits. At your first appointment Dr. Suzanne Haeri, DDS will examine the tooth to make sure that it can support a crown, then begin filing it down to prepare for the crown. When the permanent crown is ready, you will have your second visit. At this appointment, the temporary crown is removed and the final crown is permanently placed.

If you think you may benefit from dental crowns, please give us a call. To learn more about dental crowns as well as other services we provide at the practice, visit www.suzannehaeridds.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Suzanne Haeri, DDS in Los Angeles, CA, call 310-657-2200.

Dental Bridges: The Basics

If you are missing a tooth, you should strongly consider having it replaced. Dr. Suzanne Haeri, DDS offers plenty of options for patients who are missing teeth, but those who desire a non-invasive treatment option should contemplate dental bridges. Bridges are commonly used to cover a space if you’re missing one or more teeth because they literally bridge the gap that’s been created.

Dental bridges have the ability to restore your smile, restore the ability to properly chew and speak, help maintain the shape of your face and prevent remaining teeth from drifting out of position. The bridge itself is made up of two or more crowns for the teeth on either side of the gap and a false tooth in between. These false teeth are called pontics and can be made from gold, metal, alloys, or porcelain to ensure that they are strong and durable. Getting a bridge will require at least two visits, but often more, depending on the individual case.

If you think you may benefit from dental bridges, please give us a call. To learn more about bridges as well as other services we provide at the practice, visit www.suzannehaeridds.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Suzanne Haeri, DDS in Los Angeles, CA, call 310-657-2200.