“My husband and I have been seeing Dr. Spina since we moved to the area four years ago. We are thrilled with his work, the atmosphere of the office, the kind staff, the brief waiting time, and the flexibility of getting an appointment. We are pleased and recommend him to anyone seeking dental work. ”
-Marianne
“This dental practice is the best I have ever been to. I have been seeing Joe for a couple years. I have recommended many people to Joe and they all let me know how happy they are going to him. The office location is great and you never have to wait for your appointment.
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-Craig Miller
“It is always hard to find a new dentist when you move to a new town, but once I went in for my first check-up, I knew I made the right choice. Dr. Spina and his staff were very friendly and kind. The atmosphere is relaxed and best of all- I never have a long wait!”
-Jackie Kistner
A tipping point is defined as – the point at which the buildup of minor changes or incidents reaches a level that triggers a more significant change or makes someone do what they had formerly resisted. That said, there’s nothing minor about your broken or damaged teeth but it’s all the more reason to change the outcome.
In fact, untreated, your overall oral health can be at risk. Dental implants are a tipping point treatment delivering significant change and benefit to you.
Losing or breaking a tooth is traumatic. You feel as though you’re destined to live with an unattractive gap between your teeth. Or you’re unable to enjoy certain foods.
You should treat your missing or damaged teeth for these and other lifestyle reasons. It’s important to apply dental solutions to avoid more serious oral health issues.
Consider dental implants as your tipping point. We’ve covered a number of beneficial results here (stay engaged for more).
Let’s revisit a few now. Perhaps you’ve not considered dental implant treatment. Or maybe you’re not satisfied with other treatments such as dentures or a dental bridge.
Again, there’s nothing minor about dental trauma. And your first reaction is typically related to your appearance.
Dental implants are a natural and functional replacement for your original teeth. Restore your appearance and function with this attractive option.
Losing a tooth puts your other teeth at risk. Any delay in treatment can produce long term damage.
Teeth support each other. One missing or damaged tooth alters your gums and tooth root structure.
A dental implant replaces what’s above your gums and what’s below. Implant treatment creates a new tooth root that anchors and supports your surrounding teeth.
Break a tooth or teeth and you immediately check the mirror. Your response is normal and natural.
Most notice your smile first. A broken tooth – that’s front and center or along your upper or lower jaw line – can make you self-conscious.
Allow the desire to improve your appearance to tip you forward. Then realize the deeper unseen results of dental implants including a new, stronger tooth root, support to surrounding teeth, and healthier chewing.
Dentures or a dental bridge are quick and affordable options. Yet, you’ll be replacing them after a period of years at more expense to you.
Dental implant treatment lasts longer. This means your replacement costs are lower or non-existent depending on your treatment plan.
Get informed about all your options when your teeth are broken or damaged. Analyzing available treatment – that includes dental implants – will likely tip in your favor.
What dental implant benefit is your tipping point or has tipping point potential for you?
I am excited that I have once again been named “Best Dentist” by MainLine Magazine in 2013. I am always humbled that my patients would take the time and effort to nominate and vote for me. Thank you!
As many of you know, I have been finishing my advanced training in implant surgery and prosthetics at Columbia University School of Dental Medicine. I am so excited to report that I have graduated from the program and have been named a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantology. I am one of only a few dentist in the area to have this credential and I am excited to bring this knowledge and skill to my practice.
Tooth loss is traumatic enough. And it makes sense to ask about your options. Dental implants are a premiere solution for tooth replacement. Even so, there are a number of factors affecting your decision and one in particular makes implant treatment a priority.
Tooth loss generally makes you a candidate for dental implants. That said, be aware of how your health history is a factor.
Uncontrolled diabetes
Cancer
Smoking
Alcoholism
Uncontrolled periodontal (gum) disease
These can determine whether dental implants are right for you. And here’s the reason…
Your health and medical history can affect whether dental implants will fuse to your jaw bone. Implant treatment stops bone loss. But it also requires healthy bone tissue to be effective.
Tooth loss is traumatic not only to your appearance – it’s traumatic to your bone.Teeth stimulate and promote healthy bone tissue. The more teeth you lose the more healthy function you will lose. In the first year after tooth loss, 25% of your bone width will decrease. When you begin to lose sub-level bone tissue – the jawbone itself begins to resorb (melt away)!
Bone grafts can be placed into the sockets where your tooth is missing. This helps preserve the bone mass or volume needed for replacing your tooth/teeth with dental implants.
Remember the bone in your jaw needs stimulation to be healthy. Dental implants fuse to the bone stabilizing it and preventing further bone loss.
It’s normal for your bone to deteriorate when there’s no longer a tooth supporting or connecting to it. Dental implants stop this from happening and preserve your bone.
It’s true that dental implant treatment improves your appearance. It’s also the primary treatment option for maintaining a healthy jawbone when tooth loss occurs.
How does understanding bone loss impact your opinion about dental implant treatment?
What you see is what you get. Fortunately this doesn’t apply to dental implants.
Cosmetic dentistry includes dental implant treatment. But there’s more to replacing missing teeth with implants than aesthetic appeal.
The initial appeal of your dental implant treatment involves replacing missing, damaged, or broken teeth. And realize that the gaps caused by missing teeth have more to do with your overall oral health than meets the eye.
Your desire to fill the gap typically means you don’t like how it looks and missing teeth negatively impact your smile. Dental implants can transform your smile, however the benefits go much deeper.
Start with your gum line. What’s below it, unseen, is where the real value exists. Dental implants compliment the gum line. They appear to grow or emerge directly from it like you natural teeth do. The seamless appearance is a vital benefit to your overall oral health.
You put your mouth at risk if you ignore missing or broken teeth, and it’s a problem that goes straight to the bone. Bone loss occurs over time in the gaps where your natural teeth once were. Your jaw bone tissue needs something to hold on to.
Dental implants form a new tooth root. Your bone adapts to the implant forming a solid and attractive new tooth.
A healthy AND attractive combo.
Missing teeth and the gaps they create provide you an opportunity to take control of your dental health. Avoid taking the easy way out by ignoring them and the consequences of doing so.
Dental implants are the perfect blend of cosmetic dentistry and oral health care for missing or damaged teeth. There’s more to what you see when you choose dental implant treatment.
How has your understanding of dental implants changed from a cosmetic alternative for missing teeth to an overall approach to a healthier mouth?
“I’ve posted a testimonial already but had to post a second one because Dr. Spina just replaced an ancient silver filling with a new porcelain beauty. Once again I can smile without trying to hide a silver filling that was in the front and showed whenever I smiled. Unbelievable! Go, Joe, go!”
-Lois Atkins
You immediately recognize her dazzling beauty. It has landed her on the covers of popular magazines. What you may not know is that behind Christy Brinkley’s bright smile are dental implants. Missing or damaged teeth can happen to anyone – even those with star power.
Brinkley encountered the need for dental implant treatment when a helicopter she was riding in crashed en route to a back country ski trip. Among other traumatic results, she experienced the fracture of two back molars.
Your missing teeth story may or may not have an equal amount of drama. But however you experience tooth loss, the results can be traumatic.
Your first reaction to missing or damaged teeth is most often a cosmetic one. You don’t like how you look, especially if tooth loss has occurred to your front or visible molars .Brinkley experienced fracturing to her back molars. Though less visible and having less impact on her radiant smile she chose dental implant treatment.
Read more of Christy Brinkley’s dental implant story.
How do you feel about dental implant treatment knowing there’s a celebrity connection?
Did you wake up one morning and discover you have missing teeth? If you do you sleep deeper than most.
Trauma or neglect is a common cause of tooth loss. When it occurs suddenly or over time you have three typical choices.
You can ignore it. Doing so puts your overall oral health at risk along with your appearance, and diet and lifestyle choices.
You can select the inexpensive alternative of dentures (full or partial). Even though the cost is less, there are plenty of reasons to choose a more solid alternative.
We’ve covered some appealing aspects of dental implants here. The most significant is how a dental implant actually creates a stronger tooth root than your natural tooth.
Thank titanium. The primary reason besides strength is its compatibility with your body.
We’re all about implant treatment. And in case you’re wondering why, check out the following…
Top Ten Reasons Dental Implants are a Solid Choice for Your Missing or Damaged Teeth.
There’s a reason your appearance will improve. It’s because dental implants look more natural than removable dentures or partials.
Your dental implant is anchored to bone. It creates an attractive replacement for your missing tooth or teeth.
Missing teeth can be embarrassing. But what about replacements that move, shift, or even fall out. That’s an embarrassing blow to your confidence.
Dental implants will not move. Eat, talk, and go about your life with confidence.
No one enjoys pain and hassle. Dentures can create both.
Sore spots often result from wearing dentures. And there’s the nightly cleaning and daily application of adhesive to keep them in place.
Dental implants are low maintenance. Simply maintain them as you would your natural teeth.
Implants are strong and durable. Replace missing teeth for a lifetime with dental implant treatment.
Enjoy eating what you want. Unlike removable dentures your meal choices are less complicated with dental implants.
Your ability to chew food with implants is comparable to your natural teeth. Chewing efficiency is 20 to 25 percent with dentures compared to 80 percent with an implant supported prostheses.
Full upper dentures cover the roof of your mouth. This affects your ability to taste your delicious food. A dental implant keeps your taste buds unhindered so you can enjoy every meal.
With dentures some foods are off limits to you. Eat from every food group with dental implant treatment.
Add fruits and vegetables back into your diet. And enjoy healthier food choices with dental implants.
Dentures can have a negative impact on your speech. Word formation can be unclear when your teeth slip within your mouth.
Dental implants help you maintain clear conversations. And this builds your confidence in your important relationships.
It’s easy to lose or misplace your removable dentures. Dental implants are one less thing to manage since they cannot be removed or misplaced.
Bone Loss occurs with removable dentures. This causes them to shift, fit poorly, and require ongoing adjustment – even replacement.
Dental implants perform like natural teeth. This aids in stimulating bone survival and necessary growth.
There you have it. Ten substantial reasons dental implants are a superior treatment alternative for your missing or damaged teeth.
Reflect on the Top Ten list. What point(s) gives you hope and confidence for missing teeth replacement?
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