While many dentists consider dental implants to be a staple of effective tooth replacement services, these restoration options are still relatively unheard of for most patients. If you’re missing one or more teeth, versatile dental implant supported tooth replacement plans may be just what you need. Dental implants are positioned below the gums to replace missing tooth roots and support replacement teeth. For a single lost tooth, this is relatively straightforward. An implant post is placed, and a replacement tooth is fixed to the top of the implant. When it comes to more complex tooth replacement plans, patients have questions. What happens if I have more than one missing tooth? Do I need a dental implant and dental crown for every lost tooth? In this post, we’ll discuss some of the basics of dental implant tooth replacement for patients missing multiple teeth.
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What Happens if I Need More Than one Dental Implant?
February 7, 2018
Norman Dentist Dr. Carmen Wants to See You!
April 12, 2016
Dr. Carmen and his team of dental hygienists and assistants genuinely enjoy spending time with their patients and getting to know each one better. However, that’s not the only reason they want you to come by twice a year. Dental checkups are a way for you to maintain your oral health, and they are also an important part of what you do to ensure your overall health. That’s why Norman dentist Dr. Carmen encourages patients of all ages to schedule two dental cleanings and exams every year.
For Teeth Whitening, Moore Residents Call Dr. Carmen
April 5, 2016
Spring has sprung! Time for spring cleaning and spring planting. And as long as you’re sprucing up for spring, why not treat your smile to a bit of color, too? The color white that is with teeth whitening from Dr. Bobby J. Carmen. We know there are numerous over-the-counter options for whiter teeth. However, for results that are more dramatic and longer lasting, you can’t match professional treatment.
CEREC makes same day crowns possible
February 5, 2016
Faster isn’t always better, but it sure is when it comes to the treatment time for your dental crowns. With CEREC technology, you can have your dental restoration in just one, one hour visit to Dr. Carmen’s office! Sounds pretty fantastic, right? Keep reading to learn more about CEREC crowns in Norman, then schedule your appointment for same day tooth restoration today!
Find the Best General Dentist in Norman in 4 Steps
January 11, 2016
One of the worst decisions you can make for your oral health would probably surprise you. It’s also something too many adults do — hop around from dentist to dentist, choosing a new one for each checkup or procedure. Developing a good dentist-patient relationship does more for your oral health than you’d think, and adults and families who have a dentist to call their own enjoy stronger teeth as a result. So if you’ve looked but still haven’t found the general dentist in Norman that’s right for you, we encourage you to renew the search in 2016! You can find an excellent dental team in just four steps. Keep reading to learn how.
Choosing Cosmetic Bonding or Porcelain Veneers Norman, OK Loves
October 6, 2015
No matter how well we care for our teeth, natural wear and tear leaves its mark over time. The foods and drinks we consume daily, chewing and grinding teeth, and decreased bone density due to aging all contribute to minor cosmetic flaws like chips, cracks, and stains. When it comes to correcting smile irregularities, patients have numerous cosmetic and restorative dentistry options. Two of the most popular corrective solutions are cosmetic bonding and porcelain veneers. However, many patients are unsure which option is right for their smile, and Dr. Bobby J. Carmen and his Norman, OK dental team help patients fully understand their options, and make a decision that leave them with beautiful smiles for years to come.
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When to Ditch an Over-the-counter Mouthguard (and Why)
September 24, 2015
Are you a nighttime tooth grinder? If so, it’s a condition we also call bruxism, and its side effects are serious. Many times, adults try to self-treat nighttime conditions like bruxism — and sleep apnea, which occurs when the soft tissues of the mouth block the airway — with over-the-counter solutions, like one-size-fits-all mouth trays, snoring prevention or boil and bite mouthguards. These can provide an acceptable solution for a short period of time, but if you’ve got a real problem, you need a real, professional solution. Read more to learn about professional mouthguards from your dentist in Norman.
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Tooth Replacement with the Dentist Norman, OK, Trusts
July 27, 2015
If you or someone you care about is missing teeth, then you might be familiar with the difficulties they face almost daily. The activities most people take for granted—eating, talking, smiling, laughing—may be compromised. And beyond the affects that even one missing tooth can have on your oral health, there are the consequences to your general and emotional health to consider, too. Your nutrition may suffer if you are unable to consume a well-balanced diet of fresh fruits and vegetables. Emotionally, missing teeth can make you self-conscious in both social and professional situations. Therefore, Dr. Bobby Carmen and his team in Norman, OK, offer a variety of tooth replacement options, so you can have the full and beautiful smile you need and deserve.
Dental Implants in Norman
Perhaps the most lifelike tooth replacement choice is a dental implant. This modern dental wonder not only replaces the crown of a tooth—the visible portion—but the root as well. As such, you’ll have stable base upon which Dr. Carmen can attach a natural-looking porcelain tooth restoration. As an implant dentist, Dr. Carmen will perform every step of treatment, including implant placement, at our Norman dental office. He will surgically implant a small titanium post your jawbone. As this heals, the bone and post will fuse, creating as firm a foundation as a live tooth root. Once you’ve healed, you’ll return to our office where Dr. Carmen will affix a custom crown. If you have more than one missing tooth, then implants will be positioned along your arch in order to securely hold implant retained dentures.
Full and Partial Dentures
For full and partial dentures, Norman turns to Dr. Carmen. As you might guess, full dentures replace all of the teeth on an upper or lower arch. Partial dentures, on the other hand, are designed to fit between and among your remaining teeth. Full dentures and partials contain artificial teeth on a pink, gum-colored base, and both look completely natural. With wear, they will feel natural, too. Dr. Carmen takes great care to design dentures that are comfortable and appropriately sized for your unique mouth and facial features.
Call Our Office Today
If you would like to learn more about your tooth replacement options, or if you are ready to schedule a consultation, then please call the office of Dr. Bobby Carmen. Our Norman, OK office happily offers this service to our neighbors in Noble, Goldsby, Newcastle, Moore and beyond.
Enjoy The Benefits of Digital Radiography
June 23, 2015
Digital technology in the dental industry has come a long way, even in the last five years. At Dr. Bobby Carmen’s office, we’ve invested in a new way of looking into your mouth with a procedure that is quick, comfortable and precise. Digital radiography has made treatment shorter so you can get in and get out of your appointments fast. Using this state-of-the-art technology, we can clearly identify all external and internal anatomical structures for an accurate diagnosis of your dental issues. Does it sound like something you would be interested in? Our Norman, OK office has the staff and technology to help get you the smile of your dreams.
Digital Radiography vs. Traditional Film X-Rays
Digital radiography is pretty similar to traditional dental X-rays that use film. A dentist inserts a sensor into your mouth to capture images of your teeth, but that’s where the similarities end. With digital radiography, the digital sensor is electronic and connected to a computer. Once an X-ray is taken, the image is then projected on a screen for a dentist to view.
There are great benefits to receiving this state-of-the-art treatment:
- Less radiation – A patient is exposed to much less radiation with digital radiography equipment. 90 percent less radiation, in fact. Conventional dental X-rays are relatively safe, however digital radiography is a better option for those patients who have radiation concerns.
- Shorter dental appointments – Your appointment will fly by. Traditional dental X-rays require excessive wait times while your film develops. Digital radiography does one better; the sensor develops the picture instantaneously and projects it onto a computer screen right before your eyes.
- Higher quality images – The standard size of traditional X-rays can make viewing very difficult. Digital radiography X-rays can be enlarged or magnified for a better visual of the tooth’s structure. Brightness, contrast and color can also be adjusted, allowing cavities to be seen much easier than before. Want a hard copy of your X-ray? Digital images can be printed out for your convenience.
- Transferring Dental Records – Digital images can be e-mailed to a dental specialist for immediate review. Making copies and mailing them is time consuming and costly. As more offices are turning to electronic charts, computers may eliminate the need for mail dental records altogether.
- Environmentally friendly – No chemicals are used to develop film and there’s no wasted space in a darkroom. It’s fast and great for the planet.
Schedule an Appointment
Take advantage of this state-of-the-art technology and stop spending your precious time in our office. Our Norman, OK office happily offers this service to our neighbors in Noble, Goldsby, Newcastle, Moore and beyond.
CEREC Same-Day Crowns in Norman, OK
May 29, 2015
In the past, needing a crown would require at least two appointments and hours of work for just a single tooth. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could start and complete a crown procedure in just one office visit? With a breakthrough innovation called CEREC same-day crowns, and today’s technology, you can start transforming your smile lickety-split. Same-day dentistry is an innovative new brand of oral treatment that shortens some traditional procedures into a single office visit. Thanks to CEREC, patients can receive inlays, onlays, crowns and veneers in only one appointment! Dr. Bobby Carmen and his team in Norman, OK will have you feeling and smiling beautiful after receiving CEREC treatment.
What Is The CEREC System?
CEREC crowns in Norman are officially here! The CEREC (Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics) system is composed of computer-assisted design (CAD) tools and a computer-assisted milling machine (CAM) that creates custom ceramic restorations. It includes a digital infrared camera for obtaining an optical impression of the damaged tooth. With CEREC, we can make almost any ceramic restoration to order, which means Dr. Carmen can place it immediately. You’ll leave our office with a full, healthy smile. A process that would have taken a couple of office visits to complete can now be taken care of in just a single visit. How cool is that?
The CAD/CAM system has been on the market for a good 30 years now and over 250 scientific studies have confirmed the clinical safety of CEREC tooth restorations. Worldwide, more than 30 million tooth restorations have been produced with CEREC.
What are the benefits of CEREC One Day Crowns?
- You get your new smile today!
- Valuable time is saved – do it over your lunch break.
- Plastic temporary crowns or fitting are a thing of the past.
- Your mouth is mapped out digitally.
- It’s natural looking color-matching to your existing teeth.
- CEREC crowns are milled from a single block of high-quality ceramic.
- CEREC crowns are non-invasive to the remaining healthy tooth.
- Less prone to cracks and flaws than other restoration services.
- Designed to combat teeth sensitivity.
- They have a natural feel and are smoothly polished and fitted to your exact bite.
Schedule Your CEREC Appointment With Us
Enjoy same-day crown treatment today! Call our office in Norman, OK and speak with our staff to schedule an appointment. We welcome all patients from the neighboring towns of Goldsby, Purcell, Moore, Oklahoma City, McLoud, Shawnee and beyond.