Michael C. Byars, DDS Blog

The state of your jawbone plays a big role in determining whether you are a candidate for dental implants. The bone has to have sufficient height and width in order to properly integrate with and support the implants. Since the jawbone’s volume plays such a big role in the dental implant process, an important question arises: Is there a relationship between bone density and dental implant success? In this blog post, we’ll discus some research that provides insight into this topic.

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You’ve recently taken the plunge and replaced a lost tooth with a dental implant. You were expecting some soreness, but after several days you’re still in intense pain. Should you be worried? Is dental implant pain normal? Continue reading to find out.

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You’ve just made quite the investment on dental implants in Kansas City to replace a few missing teeth. Naturally, you want your smile to look its best; however, you’re not quite ready to give up smoking. You know it’s bad for your health, but do you know it can cause that bright, shining smile to go away? Let us explain just how easy it is for this bad habit to cause your dental implants to fail. (more…)

Dental implants are the best, most efficient way to replace a missing tooth. Not only can they last for 30 or more years, but they also integrate with the jaw bone, preventing density loss. If you are eligible for dental implants, you should seriously consider it, because even though they have the highest upfront cost, in the long run, they may be the most cost-effective restoration option. But how do you know if you are eligible for dental implants? Are you still able to get one if you have untreated gum disease? Get all the answers to your questions with this helpful information from your implant dentist in Kansas City. (more…)

Did you know that 36 million Americans are missing all of their teeth? That’s a fairly large amount of people, but why don’t you see gummy smiles all the time? Those who are missing some or a whole row of teeth can often thank dentures in Kansas City for giving them a complete grin once more. Dentures have been used for hundreds of years to give people their smile back, and luckily for you, they’ve gotten a lot better since George Washington wore them. Keep reading to find out exactly what dentures are and what age you can get them.

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Your dentist in Liberty Missouri may need to perform an extraction if one of your teeth is infected, overcrowded, fractured or impacted. It’s important to follow your dentist’s directions to ensure the post-extraction healing process occurs smoothly. In many cases a dental implant can restore lost functionality.

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Are you dealing with the effects of failing or missing teeth? Dental implants are without a doubt the best way to deal with one, two, or several gaps in your smile. That’s why they’re also the most popular method of tooth replacement — and why you may have questions about them right now. Keep reading for the answers in this dental implant FAQ from your dentist in Kansas City.

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As we age, things start to slow and break down. Unfortunately, it’s just a fact of life. Does that apply to your oral health, too? Your implant dentist in Kansas City says it does and weighs in to explain the causes of age-related tooth loss and what you can do in response, so that you can be fully restored and maintain the way of life you’ve always had.

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