Dental implants have rightly been called one of the greatest advances in dentistry: titanium posts that are inserted into the jaw to support one or more artificial teeth. Dental implants are available at William J. Stewart Jr. DDS Advanced Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in San Antonio. A common concern for many patients is whether they …
For anyone who has lost all of their teeth, implant-supported dentures from William J. Stewart Jr. DDS in San Antonio may sound like a dream come true: dentures that are attached to the jaw, and surpass traditional dentures in appearance and functionality. You know what they say: if something sounds too good to be true, …
Though they are not as well known as traditional dental implants, mini implants are being used successfully in the San Antonio area to improve smiles. Like their larger diameter counterparts, mini implants can support a restoration for one or more missing teeth or replace a bridge or fixed denture. Denture wearers benefit dramatically from these slip-free …
Teeth are important. We all come to realize this more definitively as we get older. From the obvious functional utility to the important cosmetic nature of teeth, we literally can’t live without them. When it comes to functional utility, teeth are a foundation of our overall health. It’s how we eat. The condition of our …
Today’s dental technology has solved the trouble of bothersome loose-fitting dentures with a fantastic tooth replacement option. Instead of relying on your tongue, a weak suction, and some dental adhesive to keep false teeth in place, dental implant posts can anchor full or partial dentures. The dentures are secure enough to allow the wearer to …
1. Dentures are not the only replacement option for missing teeth. Dental implants used alone or in combination with a partial denture is often a more effective option for patients. Whereas a removable appliance replaces only the visible parts of teeth, an implant replaces both the root and crown of a tooth. This has critical …
