Missing teeth can be an aesthetic problem. Depending on their location in your smile, even one missing tooth can have a profound impact on its appearance. This is, however, the least of your concerns when a tooth is missing. Missing teeth can allow adjacent teeth to slide out of place. Not only does this impact …
A facelift is a surgical procedure during which incisions are made next to or behind the ears, allowing underlying tissue and muscle to be manipulated and lifted into a firmer and more youthful position. The typical facelift costs around $7,500 and can produce a tighter and more lifted look, but it cannot add volume to areas of …
Dental implants offer the strongest, most reliable, and longest-lasting solution for the replacement of missing teeth. Traditional dental implants are inserted directly into the jaw where they undergo a process called osseointegration, during which osteoblasts and connective tissue adhere to tiny holes on the implant’s surface and securing it into bone. This process serves two important …
Dental implants are inserted directly into the jaw. Once placed, implants undergo a process called osseointegration, during which osteoblasts and connective tissue secure to tiny holes on their surface, holding them fast in place. Dental implants are the only tooth replacement option that addresses a tooth’s missing root. By replacing a tooth’s missing root, dental …
Dental implants are the strongest, most reliable, and longest-lasting tooth replacement option available today. This is, of course, reflected in their cost. If you are considering dental implants, cost may be at the front of your mind. However, while a consideration for just about everyone, we do not want the price of dental implants to …
If you are missing one or more teeth, call Glendale implants dentist Dr. Donald Wilcox to learn how he can restore strength, beauty, and function to your smile. With dental implants, Dr. Wilcox is able to address both the missing tooth and its root, enabling him to help prevent jaw shrinkage and collapse, a common …
This site is not intended to be taken as medical advice but to provide you with information about procedures that Desert Smiles provides. If you would like more information on cosmetic dentistry or restorative dentistry, contact our Cosmetic Dentist, Dr. Wilcox at Desert Smiles. We proudly serve Phoenix, Scottsdale, Peoria, and Glendale, Arizona patients.This website …
Posted: December 30, 2016 Recent research from John Hopkins University School of Medicine has shown a bacterium that causes inflammatory gum infections also triggers the inflammatory autoimmune response characteristic of chronic, joint-destroying rheumatoid arthritis (RA). These findings have significant implications for the prevention and treatment of RA, and add to the mounting evidence that controlling …
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Posted: November 28, 2016 There are two primary options in dentistry today to replace a single missing tooth. A traditional fixed bridge requires a crown to be placed on each tooth adjacent to the missing tooth with a fake replacement tooth connecting the two crowns. The other option is a dental implant that eliminates the …
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Experienced dentist Dr. Donald Wilcox wants you to find an ideal tooth replacement. Dental implants are the longest-lasting, most durable and secure option for many of our patients. But that doesn’t mean it’s right for everyone. When you meet with Dr. Wilcox in your one-on-one consultation, you and he can discuss all aspects of your …
