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Nov17

Transform Your Smile with Dental Implants at Harris Dental

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Transform Your Smile with Dental Implants at Harris Dental

Losing a tooth can significantly impact not only our ability to chew but also our confidence and self-esteem.

Fortunately, dental technology has made remarkable strides in restorative dentistry, offering a revolutionary solution: dental implants.

At Harris Dental, we understand the importance of a complete and radiant smile, and our team of experts is committed to helping you regain your oral health and confidence through dental implants.

Here’s how Harris Dental can transform your smile.

What are Dental Implants?

Dental implants are artificial tooth roots made of titanium, a biocompatible material that integrates seamlessly with your jawbone. The implant acts as a sturdy foundation for replacement teeth, providing a natural look, feel, and function. Unlike traditional dentures or bridges, dental implants offer a permanent solution that can last a lifetime with proper care.

Why Choose Dental Implants at Harris Dental?

At Harris Dental, we take pride in delivering exceptional dental care and personalized treatment plans. Here’s why our dental implants stand out:

Expertise and Experience: Our dental team consists of skilled and experienced professionals who specialize in dental implantology. With their expertise and precision, you can be confident in receiving top-notch implant treatment.

Cutting-Edge Technology: We stay up-to-date with the latest dental technology to ensure that our patients receive the most advanced dental implant procedures available.

Individualized Treatment: Harris Dental understands that every patient’s needs are unique. We take the time to assess your oral health and design a personalized treatment plan that caters to your specific requirements and aesthetic goals.

Natural-Looking Results: Our dental implants are carefully crafted to blend seamlessly with your existing teeth, creating a natural-looking smile that will leave you feeling confident and beautiful.

The Dental Implant Process

Embarking on your dental implant journey at Harris Dental involves several key steps:

Comprehensive Examination: During your initial consultation, our implant specialist will assess your oral health, jawbone density, and overall suitability for dental implants. This thorough evaluation will help determine the most appropriate treatment plan for you.

Implant Placement: The dental implant is surgically placed into the jawbone under local anesthesia, offering a comfortable experience. Over time, the implant fuses with the bone through a process called osseointegration, providing a stable foundation for the artificial tooth.

Abutment Placement: Once the implant has integrated with the jawbone, a small connector called an abutment is attached to the implant. The abutment serves as the link between the implant and the replacement tooth.

Customized Restoration: The final step involves attaching a custom-made dental crown, bridge, or denture to the abutment. This restoration is designed to match the color, size, and shape of your natural teeth, resulting in a seamless smile.

Benefits of Dental Implants

Choosing dental implants at Harris Dental offers numerous benefits, including:

  • Improved chewing ability and speech clarity
  • Enhanced facial aesthetics and smile confidence
  • Long-lasting and durable tooth replacement
  • Preservation of jawbone structure and facial integrity
  • Minimal impact on adjacent teeth

Regain your confidence and transform your smile with dental implants at Harris Dental.

Our dedicated team of dental professionals is ready to provide you with exceptional care and support throughout your dental implant journey. Take the first step toward a radiant, complete smile – book a consultation today and discover the transformative power of dental implants! With Harris Dental, you’re one step closer to a lifetime of healthy, beautiful smiles.

Contact Harris Dental:

480-428-0040

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

4444 N 32 St Ste 208
Phoenix, Arizona
85018

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Oct27

Denture Wearers Can Preserve Their Jaw Bone and Facial Shape

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More than 36 million Americans don’t have any teeth. And 120 million are missing at least one tooth. (American College of Prosthodontists) 90% of men and women without teeth wear dentures. Are you one of them?

Dentures aren’t the ideal tooth replacement

If so, how are your dentures working for you? Do they slip around in your mouth? Are they uncomfortable? If so, it may be time for a reline. Dentures need to be relined periodically so they fit right. The reason for this is because of bone loss and gum shrinkage. Think about that for a minute. Bone loss?!! Gum shrinkage?!!

Let’s discuss it.

What causes bone loss?

To remain healthy and dense, your jaw bone needs to be continuously stimulated by the pressure of chewing, biting, and talking. Each tooth has a root structure that extends into the surrounding bone material. As each tooth absorbs the forces of everyday mouth function, it stimulates blood flow in the bone surrounding the root.

In other words, your jaw bone has an important job to do, but can diminish if it’s no longer needed.

Think about this for a minute. When tooth roots are gone, your jaw bone starts shrinking. And what happens when the underlying structure shrinks? The outer structure changes as well. Eventually, the shape of your face will change.

Bone loss isn’t inevitable

Before you resign yourself to a diminishing jaw bone and eventual hollowed-out cheeks, consider a better option. We’re talking about implant secured dentures.

What are implant-secured dentures?

A dental implant is a replacement for a tooth that includes the tooth root and the visible part of the tooth. A single implant would have an abutment (connector piece) with a crown affixed. With implant-anchored dentures, the denture composes the visible part of multiple teeth connected to a smaller number of implants. In other words, instead of 1 post + 1 crown for each tooth, you may have all-in-4 which means one complete arch anchored to 4 posts.

Dentures secured by implants are held in place with permanent metal screws or posts–the root replacement part of the implant.

Permanent dental implants can be used in many different ways. For example, an implant can replace one missing tooth. Or, an implant attached to a dental bridge can replace two or three missing teeth.

In this article, however, we will first describe how implants can serve as a secure base for securing a denture to either the upper or lower arch.

How are the implants inserted?

The tooth implant procedure works like this: first, the posts are surgically implanted into the jaw bone. Though “oral surgery” might sound extensive, implant placement is an outpatient procedure at your dentist’s office. For most patients, it doesn’t take much longer than filling a cavity. As with other procedures, your dentist will use a numbing agent so you will feel limited pain.

Osseointegration

The next part of the process is critical, although the patient doesn’t have to do anything except practice good oral hygiene. In the months after implant surgery, the post integrates with the jaw bone. This biological process is called osseointegration. Your jawbone meshes to the post as if it was a natural tooth root.

Remember what we discussed earlier? The jaw bone stays healthy when stimulated by tooth roots. Your jawbone works with artificial tooth roots similarly to natural tooth roots. This is what can prevent bone recession! (When you see ads that say dental implants are truly revolutionary, it’s not hyperbole.)

Custom dentures anchored to the implants

Once the implant has securely meshed with the jaw bone, the tooth implant patient receives a final fitment for their new implant-secured dentures. Just as with any restoration at Harris Dental, implant-anchored dentures are custom-fit and designed to blend perfectly with remaining teeth. If you don’t have any natural teeth, you will choose the appropriate color with the guidance of Dr. Harris.

Am I an appropriate candidate for implant dentures?

When considering whether to get implant-secured dentures, conventional dentures, or some other restoration option, the number of missing teeth affects your specific treatment. If you have suffered extensive tooth loss but still have healthy, bone then implant dentures might work for you.

Implants bonded to a dental bridge

People with three or four adjacent missing teeth may consider two implants affixed to a dental bridge. This configuration is similar to dentures secured by but the bridge covers less gum tissue at the location.

Implant-anchored dentures can change your life

Modern dental implant procedures, technologically advanced materials, and the ability of dentists such as Dr. Dr. Harris, combine to create truly stunning smiles.

Call us today for dental implant consultation and learn what’s possible for your smile.

Contact Harris Dental:

480-428-0040

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

4444 N 32 St Ste 208
Phoenix, Arizona
85018

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Jul21

I Evaluate Your Teeth – You Evaluate Harris Dental

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Phoenix Smile Makeovers Hello friends and neighbors in Phoenix!

Welcome to our dentistry blog. This site is for my valued patients and anyone in the Phoenix area who is looking for a local experienced and considerate general and family dentist.

We are taking new patients at Harris Dental.

I invite you to call 480-428-0040 to schedule an evaluation.

I’m not talking about an ordinary dental evaluation, although I will certainly examine your teeth and gums thoroughly and advise you on any necessary preventative or restorative needs.

I invite you to perform your own evaluation of me and my dental practice.

I encourage you to evaluate:

  • My education, experience and dental skill
  • The variety of services we provide at Harris Dental
  • My recommendations about your dental needs
  • Before and after photos of my smile redesign patients
  • My philosophy of preventative dentistry
  • The length of the wait time for your appointment
  • My office atmosphere and the attentiveness of my personable professional dental team
  • All the extras that make your dental visits pleasant and comfortable
  • My ability to explain the vital technical details of procedures and characteristics of restorative materials
  • The many services available at Harris Dental including general dentistry, stunning smile makeovers, and oral sedation

Fair enough? I will evaluate your dental needs and you can examine everything about me and my Phoenix dental practice. I believe that you will like what you find.

We are a full-service dental practice.

At Harris Dental, we provide a full array of dental services. If you don’t make it a point to keep up with the ever-evolving world of dentistry (and who does?), you might not be aware of the procedures that are now available.

There have never been as many effective treatments for tooth decay, missing teeth, misaligned teeth, and bite problems.

Beautiful smiles are our specialty

At Harris Dental, beautiful smiles are our specialty.

We provide dental fillings, porcelain crowns, dental veneers, inlays and onlays, tooth implants and other cosmetic dental procedures for complete smile makeovers.

Again, thanks for visiting our Harris Dental website. Enjoy your day and call us to schedule an appointment.

Contact Harris Dental:

480-428-0040

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

4444 N 32 St Ste 208
Phoenix, Arizona
85018

 

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Apr28

Are There Drawbacks to Dental Implants?

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  • Are tooth implants too expensive?
  • Are dental implants unsafe?
  • Are dental implants experimental?
  • Is the surgery painful?
  • Does it take a long time to recover?

The answer to all of these is No.

Let’s talk about it.

Dental implants are an investment in a better lifestyle

Dental implants aren’t cheap. We understand that. But you get so much more than a titanium post and porcelain crown or denture.

You get the ability to chew steak and raw vegetables. You gain self-confidence. You preserve the shape of your face. You prevent your teeth from shifting after an extraction. You avoid embarrassing dentures slipping around in your mouth.

Permanent dental implants are a safe, mainstream dental procedure

In healthy patients who are good candidates for the treatment, teeth implants have a success rate of around 98%. They have been used for decades.

Are you contemplating getting a permanent tooth implant? At Harris Dental, we only recommend surgery for people who are good candidates. This helps us maintain a nearly 100% success rate.

According to the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, 3 million Americans have received implants.

If you get a permanent tooth implant this year, it could last the rest of your life.

Dental implant surgery has very little pain and patients usually recover rapidly

Our dental implant patients are generally surprised after they get their implants placed.

“Wow! That was no more painful than a filling.”

“Have you finished already? I didn’t even feel it.”

“That was oral surgery? It only took a few minutes.”

After dental implant surgery, you may experience:

  • Minimal pain at the implant site
  • Minimal bleeding
  • Swelling and/or bruising of the gums and cheeks

These effects should subside after a few days. Ibuprofen usually takes care of the pain. Ice packs used on the outside of the face can assuage swelling. Call our office if these symptoms persist.

At Harris Dental, we want to share trustworthy information about teeth implants. There are too many myths floating around. It’s sad that incorrect information can prevent people with missing teeth from improving their lives with implants.

If you have questions about dental implant procedures, get your answers from an expert. Dr. Harris has been providing the highest quality dental service since 1979.

Contact Harris Dental:

480-428-0040

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

4444 N 32 St Ste 208
Phoenix, Arizona
85018

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Apr21

Implants Prevent Denture-Related Health Problems

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 25% of adults over 65 have no remaining teeth. Many men and women with missing teeth or no teeth at all choose dentures. This is understandable. It’s challenging to eat and speak with no teeth in the mouth. And a toothless mouth is not an attractive look for anyone.

13 Problems With Dentures

1. Dentures usually fit properly at first, but the mouth changes as you age. Normal wear and tear take their toll. Eventually, the dentures will need to be relined or replaced. But even quality dentures that fit properly cause issues, both physical and mental.

2. The human body is designed to have teeth that are anchored in the jaw. But dentures move around in the mouth.

3. Ill-fitting dentures can irritate gums and cause inflammation. Inflammation often causes additional health conditions.

4. Dentures can change a person’s bite which impacts the temporomandibular (jaw) joint. This, in turn, can bring about pain in the face, neck, and head.

5. Dentures trap bits of food. This can result in gum disease. Partial dentures can increase the risk of decay in the remaining teeth.

6. Dentures can make food taste different or mask the taste entirely. This can result in inadequate nutrition.

7. Some individuals with dentures start eating smaller meals which can lead to weight loss.

8. Dentures can take pleasure out of eating. This can affect emotional health. (Enjoying a meal is often the best part of the day, don’t you agree?)

9. Inadequate calorie consumption lowers energy levels. This influences the power to work, travel, and participate in hobbies and recreational activities.

If you are retired, you should be able to enjoy your golden years to the fullest. If you are working, you should be able to enjoy your career to the fullest.

10. Dentures hobble chewing capacity. Many denture wearers stop eating nuts, high-fiber foods, and raw vegetables. All of these are part of a healthy diet.

11. Reduced chewing power can cause the denture wearer to swallow bigger chunks of food. This often causes digestive problems. It also increases the risk of choking.

12. Dentures can interfere with speaking. When speaking ability is diminished, some people avoid social situations and are at a greater risk for depression.

13. Missing teeth eventually result in bone loss. When the jaw no longer has tooth roots, it shrinks and recedes.

We can explain these conditions in detail if you come in for a no-pressure consultation.

Dental Implants Prevent (All Of!) These Problems

Since this is the blog for the best tooth implant in Phoenix, you know where this article is going. It may sound far-fetched, but dental implants can enable you to avert each one of these health ailments. The wonders of modern dentistry!

Why Are Dental Implants Better Than Dentures?

Can you place a value on physical and mental well-being?

Dental implants may be the best investment you make when it comes to health and happiness. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Harris.

Contact Harris Dental:

480-428-0040

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

4444 N 32 St Ste 208
Phoenix, Arizona
85018

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