Crownridge Dental & Orthodontics Blog

Maybe you already know that dental implants are made of metal. After all, that makeup is why they work so well – the titanium material lets them fuse with your jawbone. Given this fact, though, you may wonder: Do dental implants ever rust? Many metals corrode over time, so it’s natural to assume these prosthetics will also. However, the truth is that implants seldom rust; their features make them corrosion-resistant. To learn more, here’s a summary of the matter from your San Antonio dentist.

Without all of your pearly whites, it can be difficult to feel comfortable and confident about your smile. Not only can tooth loss impact your bite and oral health, but it can also affect your self-esteem. However, by replacing missing teeth with dental implants, you can be sure to enjoy lifelike, stable, and aesthetically pleasing results for many years to come. Keep reading to learn several cosmetic benefits you can appreciate from this tooth-replacement treatment.

If you’ve been working on your tan or hitting the gym to get your body ready for summer, don’t let your smile stop you from looking your best. If you’re embarrassed by stains, gaps, or other imperfections, you can have a beach-ready smile in just a few weeks. Your dentist can revamp your pearly whites with a smile makeover. You don’t have to worry about a complex treatment plan. You have many options to transform your teeth quickly.

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Dental implants are the gold standard when it comes to replacing missing teeth—however, many patients with lost pearly whites wonder if they qualify for such an incredible option. One valid concern that some people have has to do with age—while it makes sense for dental implants to have a lower age limit, can a person ever be too old to safely receive and benefit from the restorations? Keep reading to learn more from your trusted dentist about dental implants and their capabilities, along with why there’s no upper age limit for receiving them!

Have you ever looked at your teeth in the mirror and wished that you could completely transform them? Maybe you want to completely start over? Then a smile makeover could be absolutely perfect for you!

Smile makeovers involve using a wide array of cosmetic treatments to revitalize someone’s smile. The first step to getting one is a consultation, where you’ll talk to your dentist about your options. Here are a few questions you may want to ask at a consultation like that.

If you’re interested in straightening your teeth, your Invisalign aligners can help you do that. Unlike traditional braces, which can put a lot of restrictions on you, Invisalign aligners allow you to say “yes!” to all the best things in life.

If you want to know more about the freedom that Invisalign aligners can give you, here are a few ways that this orthodontic treatment can help you say “yes!”

There is no substitution for a natural healthy tooth. Dental fillings are intended to replace tooth structure and restore a tooth damaged by decay (a cavity) back to its normal function and shape. Silver (amalgam) and tooth-colored (composite) fillings last a long time, though they can develop decay when the integrity is compromised by open margins, fracture, or recurrent decay. In this blog, we discuss the signs and symptoms that indicate your filling may need to be replaced in order to prevent further complications.

Nobody likes a dry mouth. It is an uncomfortable and sometimes oddly unexplainable sensation that most people like to avoid. It is not a condition that automatically sends you into a panic about your health, however, a dry mouth can be a bother and something you certainly want to change if possible. So, if you find yourself in the unpleasant position of having a dry mouth, here is what you can do.

Dental insurance can be a great addition to your health care plan, but the way benefits are calculated can also make it a confusing one. If you have dental insurance, you might be wondering how you can make the most of your benefits. Let’s look at some of the important things to remember about taking advantage of your dental insurance.

If you or your children suffer from dental anxiety, you aren’t alone. According to the Cleveland Clinic, between nine and 15 percent of Americans admit to feeling sufficiently afraid of going to the dentist to avoid making an appointment. The potential consequences of dental anxiety extend beyond poor oral health. Lack of dental care can cause serious but easily preventable medical conditions.