For decades, dentures were the only options available for replacing missing teeth. Once dentures are used, the jawbone begins to deteriorate because it is no longer receiving stimulation; however, dental implants stimulate the jawbone, which keeps it strong. Implants are quickly becoming the tooth replacement of choice for individuals who have missing or deteriorating teeth. […]

No one ever wants to hear that they need a root canal, but the reality is more than 45 million root canals are performed each year. The goal of a root canal is to relieve pain caused by an infected or damaged tooth, making your teeth healthy again. Let’s discuss root canals in more detail, […]

Dr. Robles and Dr. Velez recently took a trip to the Spear Education Campus in Scottsdale, Arizona for a two-day seminar event with seven study club members: Dr. Jackson, Dr. Pompey, Dr. Lee, Dr. Alemar, Dr. Tucker, Dr. Richardson, and Dr. Schmidt. The group attended a course led by Dr. Frank Spear and Dr. Ricardo Mitrani called The Art of Treatment Planning and Case […]

Even though Americans can expect to retain their teeth longer, there are approximately 8 million people who are missing all of their teeth in the upper or lower jaw. Conventional partial dentures and dentures can be difficult to wear, making chewing a challenge. The discovery of implant technology and the birth of implant dentistry changed […]