by Kurt Schneider | Dec 4, 2012 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry
What are Dental Implants? You look outside your window and can see that the leaves are changing colors. Before you know it, you are going to be bundled up, drinking hot chocolate, watching the rain fall during winter. And with winter comes the time for the portrait for the family holiday card. You pass by the mirror and inspect your smile. “This is just not what I envisioned my smile looking like for this holiday card again,” you mumble to yourself. “I thought that I would be able to smile bright for this year’s picture,” you say with a sigh. You are not alone. Many people struggle daily with the appearance of their smiles. However, with Dr. Kent Schneider in your neighborhood, you do not have to worry about how your smile looks any longer. Dr. Schneider has the tools and technology to make your teeth go from unflattering to beautifully noticeable. Dental implants are one of the newest technologies that give you the durability and esthetic features that you have been searching for. To learn more about dental implants and how they can transform your smile, keep reading Dr. Schneider’s blog! Dental Implants and Your Smile A dental implant is a replacement tooth root that provides a strong base for replacement teeth. The structure of dental implants is created to match your natural teeth, so your smile looks completely natural and compliments your facial features. Dental implants also provide the following benefits: Improved speech– by replacing missing teeth, your speaking ability can be improved dramatically. Improved comfort- no more worrying about slipping dentures or discomfort from temporary bridges. ...
by Kurt Schneider | Jul 30, 2012 | Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry
Dental Implants and Your Smile You have had dentures for as long as you can remember, and haven’t grown any fonder of them throughout the years. They just do not seem to function like your natural teeth. When you bite into an apple, you worry about slippage. When you smile, you wonder if people can tell that your teeth do not look weird. You just do not feel completely confident or comfortable with the state of your current smile. This is where Dr. Kurt Schneider jumps into the equation, to help solve your missing teeth problems. Dr. Schneider is a dental implant expert who is committed to creating custom implants that are both aesthetically pleasing and functional too. Through this blog, Dr. Schneider will review some of the common questions about dental implants. You can understand some of the dental implants basics and evaluate if this procedure is right for you. Questions about Implant Dentistry Many patients have questions about dental implants, and rightfully so! The procedure takes place over the course of several months, where titanium posts are implanted into the jawbone and allowed to heal. After this healing period, abutment teeth are inserted into the posts where they serve as functional teeth that look beautiful and natural Some other questions that often arise with patients include: Does the procedure hurt? Most patients report the procedure to be a relatively painless process. Dr. Kurt Schneider ensures that you are as comfortable as possible throughout the entire procedure. Do dental implants look like real teeth? Dental implants are created with the best dental materials to ensure that they look...
by Kurt Schneider | Jun 30, 2012 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implants, Uncategorized
Dental Implants and You You are with your best friends at a college basketball game. Your team is down by two points with only 30 seconds remaining on the clock. Your heart is racing as the last few passes fly across the court. The crowd starts chanting a countdown—10-9-8-7-6, and then you hear it. A swish from the 3-point line and your team wins! Your friends start jumping up and down, hooting with excitement. And you share the sentiment; however, instead of smiling with joy, you hesitate. “I don’t care what happens in this game, I don’t want anyone to see my smile.” If you find yourself hesitating to smile out of embarrassment of your current state of dental health, then you need to discover the power of the newest in dental technology. Dr. Kurt Schneider is a leader in cosmetic dentistry, and has the tools to make your smile brighter than ever. But how can Dr. Schneider make a smile functional and beautiful? With the implementation of dental implants, missing teeth can be restored, dentures can be tossed aside, and you can finally start smiling freely, without hesitation. Do dental implants sound too good to be true? Keep reading Dr. Kurt Schneider’s blog to learn more about dental implants and your smile! What is a Dental Implant and What are the Benefits? A dental implant is usually made of titanium and serves as a root substitute for a missing tooth. The implant is surgically placed in the upper or lower jawbone. The implant’s foundation is immensely secure giving you the feel of a real tooth. The benefits to...
by Kurt Schneider | Jun 15, 2012 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implants, Uncategorized
Are You Smiling? You look at your calendar and see the date circled in red. “It is almost time for the annual family portrait again,” you mumble to yourself. Every year, you and your family head down to the lake with a photographer. It is the perfect spot for a good shot for the family holiday card. But you know exactly how you are going to smile for this picture. You have it perfectly rehearsed. The photographer says “smile” and you purse your lips together and the corners of your mouth lift. No teeth show—you can’t risk slippage with your dentures. “Oh well,” you sigh. “There’s nothing I can do about these teeth.” But with the latest in dental technology, there is something you can do to get the smile that you have always dreamed about. Dental implants allow for you to have a permanent solution for missing teeth or dentures. And with Dr. Kurt Schneider in your Newport Beach area, you have a skilled dentist to ensure that your smile can be at its brightest. To learn if dental implants could be right for you, keep reading our blog! Dental Implants and You A dental implant is simply a “root substitute” for a tooth. For each tooth that is missing, an implant is placed within your jawbone. These implants remain under the surface of your gums for 4 to 6 months. During this time, the implants gradually fuse to your jawbone to form a strong base. After each implant has bonded to the bone, Dr. Schneider attaches small posts to the implants which serve as anchors for the...
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