Blue Apple Dental Implant, Orthodontic & Family Dentists

Occasionally, older patients express concern that their age may prevent them from enjoying the benefits of dental implants. However, health is more of a determining factor than age. If you’re healthy enough to have a tooth extracted, you’re probably healthy enough to receive dental implants. Certain chronic diseases may contraindicate dental implant treatment. Your dentist will determine if you are a candidate for dental implants after a careful evaluation of your dental and health history.

Yes, we clean dentures. Cost varies somewhat based in how they were attached, so it's best to have a consultation with Dr. Lieu or Dr. Styles about your options.

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So you've been wondering why your tooth hurts when you drink something cold. Is it just the cold temperature on a tooth that already hurt? Or is it something else? The answer might be more complicated than you think. Explanation of how cold drinks cause tooth pain When you drink something cold, the temperature of the liquid can cause the tooth to expand and contract. This can put stress on the tooth, which can lead to pain. When you have a tooth that is already sensitive, this can make the pain worse. There are a few things that you can do to help reduce the pain that you feel when you drink something cold. One thing that you can do is to try and drink slowly. This will allow your teeth to adjust to the temperature of the liquid gradually and hopefully reduce the amount of pain that you feel. Another thing that you can do is to drink through a straw. This will help to keep the liquid away from your teeth so that they don’t get as cold.

Improved appearance: When you lose the entire tooth - crown and root - shrinkage of the jawbone may cause your face to look older. Dental implants can stop this process. A traditional denture or dental bridge doesn't. Preserve natural teeth: With traditional dental bridges, teeth adjacent to missing teeth are normally ground down to be used as anchors for a dental bridge. Dental implants often eliminate the need to modify healthy teeth. Permanent solution: There are no loose parts to worry about losing. The dental implant is stable and comfortable. No adjustment is need after placement. Normally, it will serve its owner for life. Dental implant-supported replacement teeth look, feel and function like natural teeth.

The fee for tooth replacement with dental implants depends on several factors, including the number of teeth being replaced and the number of dental implants required to support your replacement teeth. Some additional procedures may be required prior to the placement of your dental implants to ensure the long-term health of your dental implants. To obtain a specific fee estimate, it is necessary to have a doctor examine your mouth. After a thorough diagnostic examination, Dr. Lieu will recommend the treatment that is best for you.

Unfortunately no we do not. Rohnert Park Health Center does and is just down the street from us upstairs from Kaiser.