When you lose a tooth, you need dental treatment to restore your smile to full function and health. There are several options available, but which should you choose? Today, Dr. Calcagno and Dr. Heimer look at the key differences between dental bridges and dental implants in Rochester MN. […]
Category: Dental Implants
How Soon Should I Replace Missing Teeth?
Have you lost a tooth to an injury or a dental health issue, such as advanced decay or gum disease? If so, you understand how missing teeth can impact the health and beauty of your smile. At Calcagno Cosmetic and Family Dentistry, Dr. Calcagno and Dr. Heimer understand that tooth loss should be addressed […]
Considering Dental Implants?
What’s the most important thing to consider when replacing the teeth you’ve lost? For your confidence’s sake, the replacements should look as much like your natural teeth as possible. For your dental health’s sake, they should function as well as healthy teeth, too. Most dental bridges and dentures can adequately restore your smile’s beauty and […]
Implants Offer a Permanent Solution to Missing Teeth
Several options are available to replace missing teeth. Dr. Gilly Calcagno, family dentist in Rochester, MN recommends dental implants as the most cost-effective permanent solution to tooth loss. A dental implant consists of a small titanium rod that is placed into your jaw, just like your natural teeth, to hold a replacement tooth or bridge. […]
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Tooth Loss & Facial Collapse with Your Rochester Dentist
Facial collapse describes a condition where the structures surrounding and supporting your smile seem to collapse, typically due to jawbone deterioration. The issue is often seen in older patients who’ve lost most or all of their teeth, especially after removing their partial or full dentures. Though the visual effects of facial collapse may take years […]
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Rochester Dentist Helps You Understand Dental Implants
It is incredibly important to replace missing teeth as soon as possible. Not only can missing teeth drastically alter your appearance, but your speech and eating ability may also be affected. Remaining teeth will begin to drift toward the gap left by a missing tooth, causing misalignment and strain on your natural teeth. Furthermore, without […]
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Rochester Dentist Explains the Long-Term Benefits of Dental Implants
Although visibly jarring in many cases, the immediate cosmetic effects of tooth loss are not the most important complications to consider when you’ve lost one or more teeth. A typical adult mouth only grows 32 permanent teeth. Since many patients remove their last four molars, or wisdom teeth, due to crowding and discomfort, the other […]
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Rochester, MN Dentist Explains Dental Implant Varieties
Did you know that there isn’t just one type of dental implant? In fact, the different implant types allows more patients to receive this tooth replacement option, even patients with less bone mass than desired. Dr. Gilly Calcagno, your Rochester, MN dentist discusses the different types of dental implants, in today’s article. Choose from One […]
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Rochester Dentist Discusses the Importance of Replacing Missing Teeth
Without treatment, a missing tooth can threaten the health and appearance of your smile. In today’s blog, your Rochester dentist, Dr. Calcagno, explains the importance of seeking dental treatment to replace missing teeth. She also discusses the restorative capabilities of innovative dental implants. […]
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Rochester Dentist Uses a Fun Quiz to Discuss the Benefits of Dental Implants
Losing a permanent tooth can be embarrassing. Even a single missing tooth can hinder the health and appearance of your smile. In order to return your smile to full function and beauty, your Rochester dentist, Dr. Gilly Calcagno, offers dental implants. Secure and esthetically pleasing, dental implants can replace one or more missing teeth. In […]
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