How Dental Implants Work: Rebuilding Your Smile with Dr. Bobby Carmen

June 9, 2014

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shutterstock_119151670The loss of a permanent tooth is always a traumatic experience, hindering your ability to eat and speak properly and causing you to feel self-conscious about your smile. At the Norman, OK dental practice of Dr. Bobby J. Carmen, our caring, compassionate team understands the importance of a complete, healthy smile, and we’re happy to help patients with missing teeth regain their oral health with a variety of restorative dentistry options, including dental implants.

Benefits of Dental Implants

While missing teeth do cause a number of problems for adults – including the inability to speak and eat properly – there are numerous other drawbacks as well. For example, many patients don’t realize the vital role that a tooth’s root plays in the health of the jaw as a whole. In the absence of a tooth’s root, the bone in the jaw tissue gradually begins to deteriorate over time. This degradation can lead to the loss of additional teeth as well as a diminished facial shape. The gums sag and the jawline takes on a hollow appearance as the bone loses form.

When Dr. Carmen places dental implants, however, the new titanium “roots” actually aid in the stimulation of the jaw bone, thereby helping to prevent deterioration. The biocompatible implants serve as anchors for beautiful, stable restorations, allowing you to eat, speak, and smile with complete confidence and comfort. A consultation with Dr. Carmen will determine which restorative dental procedure is right for your individual needs.

Schedule Your Visit Today

Whether you are missing a single tooth or you are in need of replacement teeth for an entire arch, we are here to help. Contact our office today to schedule your consultation with Dr. Carmen and our team. We look forward to helping you achieve lifelong oral health and a smile you can truly be proud of. Our conveniently located office in Norman, OK also happily serves patients from throughout nearby communities in Moore, the University of Oklahoma, Del City, Central Oklahoma, and beyond.

Dr. Bobby Carmen Can Use Dental Implants to Revitalize Your Smile and Self-Confidence

May 23, 2013

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A relatively new restorative dentistry tool, dental implants are a modern alternative to bridges and dentures, and they’ve helped countless patients recover from tooth loss and experience a smile that’s beautiful and fully functional again. Having unsightly gaps isn’t only embarrassing – it can also lead to additional oral health problems, such as periodontal disease. At Dr. Carmen’s Norman dental practice, we’ll keep that from happening by seeing you through every step of the treatment, as well as answering common questions about dental implants here!

What exactly are dental implants?

They’re comprised of the same parts as a natural tooth: the crown and the root. The root, a small titanium post, is surgically placed in jawbone in order to provide a secure foundation for the custom-made crown, which will be set atop it after an appropriate amount of time has passed for the area to heal.

What happens during the dental implant process?

First, Dr. Carmen will thoroughly examine your mouth for any possible signs of decay or damage. Once he’s determined that you’re a viable candidate for dental implants, you’ll undergo a surgical procedure to have one or more dental implants placed in your jaw. While many dentists have to send their patients elsewhere to undergo this part of the treatment, Dr. Carmen has taken advanced courses in implant dentistry and is highly qualified to carry out every stage himself.

Once the surgery is complete and some time has passed for the implant to successfully fuse with the bone tissue, you’ll return to our Norman, OK office so that Dr. Carmen can attach your new restoration.

What are the benefits of dental implants?

Dental implants are notable for being the only tooth replacement option that replicates the entire structure of the tooth instead of just the crown. This helps keep the jawbone from deteriorating over time and provides better support and stability for the patient. Additionally, dental implants have a very high success rate, closely mimic natural teeth, and can potentially last a lifetime if cared for properly.

Contact our Norman, OK today to schedule a dental implant consultation with Dr. Carmen. We can’t wait to give you a reason to smile! We also welcome patients from Moore, the University of Oklahoma, Central Oklahoma, and beyond.

Complete Dental Implant Procedures from Dr. Carmen

May 11, 2012

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As a dentist for the Norman area, Dr. Carmen is committed to providing comprehensive dental care. Whether you’re looking for general, cosmetic, or restorative care, Dr. Carmen wants to see that you’re taken care of in exactly the way you need to be. That’s why we offer complete dental implant procedures at our Norman office.

Throughout his career, Dr. Carmen has completed extensive continuing education in implant dentistry to ensure that he can provide his patients with the excellent care. As a result, he’s able to place and restore dental implants, all in one location: his Norman dental office.

How Do Dental Implants Work?

As a popular restorative option for more than 30 years, dental implants work by mimicking a tooth’s natural structure, replacing both your tooth and your tooth root.

Here’s what you can expect from your procedure.

During the first phase of your procedure, Dr. Carmen will place your implant(s) right in his Norman dental office. Then, after your implant has had time to bond with your jaw, you’ll return to our office to have your crown, bridge, or denture restored, resulting in a restored smile that feels strong and natural.

Want To Learn More?

If you’d like to learn more about dental implants, call our office to schedule a consultation visit. Our office is conveniently located near The University of Oklahoma, Norman, Moore, and Central Oklahoma.

Choose Dental Implant Dentures from Dr. Carmen Instead of Dentures

December 12, 2011

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Do you need to replace either your top or bottom teeth with a row of full dentures? If so, have you considered choosing implant-supported dentures over traditional dentures?

While traditional dentures can help patients improve their appearance and even enjoy improvements in functionality, there are three reasons why you should ask Dr. Carmen if implant-supported dentures are right for you.

First, implant-supported dentures can provide you stronger, more natural bite than is possible with traditional dentures. Making this possible is the natural bonding process that occurs between your implants and your jaw over time as they gradually take on the job that your natural tooth roots previously had.

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Dental Implants from Start to Finish with Dr. Carmen

May 12, 2011

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Throughout his career, one of Dr. Carmen’s highest priorities has been to continually expand on his knowledge and experience. One way he’s done this is through comprehensive continuing education courses in implant dentistry. That means if you need dental implants, your entire procedure—from the initial implant placement to the placement of your new crown, bridge, or denture—can be completed in the comfort of our Norman office.

How Dental Implants Work

Implants have been restoring smiles for more than 30 years. Whether you’re missing one tooth or several, implants can help. That’s because, unlike crowns, bridges, or dentures, dental implants restore the support your smile’s been missing. They do this by replacing your root, not just your missing tooth.

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