Radiance Dentistry Dental Implant Center Blog

Whenever a patient receives dental implants, Dr. Mounir Iskandar makes sure to provide instructions for proper aftercare. Good oral hygiene can make such a major impact on the potential success of treatment, and it’s imperative to keep these matters in mind. This focus on the long-term success of implant dentistry treatment has made Dr. Iskandar a trusted resource for people in Irving who want to restore their smiles.

Once your dentist informs you that your tooth is damaged all the way down to the root, you’re likely fearful of what the next steps will be to restore your dental health. Ultimately, your dentist will decide which treatment would be best to treat your damaged tooth: a root canal or tooth extraction replaced with a dental implant. While it is saving your natural tooth is usually the first choice, it is not always possible or the best option for those with severe tooth decay or damage.

Dental implants are now the leading choice among all other restoration options, not only because they reduce the risk of periodontal disease and other oral infections, but also helping keep the jaw bone healthy. So how do dental implants do all that? At Radiance Dentistry in Irving, TX, Dr. Mounir Iskandar takes extra time to educate his patients about the anatomy of a dental implant to present the procedure and its post-op benefits. Explaining the anatomy of a dental implant will also tell how this restoration can give you a stronger and healthier smile, so you can be confident it will work.

Congratulations on deciding to fix your smile with dental implants! We know that choosing to fix your smile is a big life decision that will bring you much happiness. However, picking the right practice to get your new dental implants can be a difficult process. With so many questions and options available, it is hard to know where to turn. To help, we’ve written some important tips to help you narrow down the decision.

If you have been told that you need a crown, you may have worried that you’d be stuck with a noticeable, metal crown. Fortunately, with the advancements in restorative and cosmetic dentistry, we can now offer porcelain crowns as part of our dentistry services at Radiance Dentistry. Most patients in need of a crown are porcelain crown candidates. To find out for sure, our team at our Irving, TX office will evaluate your tooth and overall health. If you qualify, we can prepare your tooth and take impressions during your first visit, and then place your custom-made porcelain crown during your return visit.

Many people delay having dental implants for two main reasons: expense and fear. People are worried about the price of the procedures, as they can be expensive, and others delay them because of fear of surgery and recovery time. Both are viable reasons and feelings, but it’s important to aware of the possible complications.

The team at Radiance Dentistry has built a strong reputation for excellent implant dentistry results with a focus on proper patient care. Serving the greater Irving area, we have helped patients have great, healthy smiles through numerous advanced procedures.

Traditional, removable dentures have many limitations, making it difficult for denture wearers to enjoy their favorite foods or talk without slurring their speech. Implant-supported dentures are an improvement over traditional dentures, offering secure, natural feeling tooth replacement. Many current denture wearers and new denture wearers are choosing implant-supported dentures for their ability to restore dental function and confidence. Dr. Mounir Iskandar determines which patients are good implant-supported dentures candidates during consultations at his Irving, TX practice. Schedule a consultation to find out if you’re a candidate.

We’re all aware of the care we must have when it comes to keeping our teeth healthy and beautiful, but there’s plenty that goes into keeping our dental implants strong and sturdy as well. Even though properly caring for our implants doesn’t differ much from how you would normally care for your natural teeth, there are some slight changes you should consider making to your dental health routine.

Whether due to poor oral hygiene, dental accidents, or other reasons, patients can sometimes find themselves experience side effects of missing several teeth. While there are several treatment options available to resolve this issue, the most long-lasting and durable option is All-on-4® Dental Implants.