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The condition of your teeth has a big impact on your quality of life. Denture wearers understand this all too well. But now there is a better option than conventional dentures: implant-supported dentures from Timothy G. Mahoney DDS in Wetaskiwin. Conventional dentures rest against the gums. They can irritate soft tissue, and make breathing, eating, […]
Dental Implants
How Do Implant Dentures Work?
Categories: Dental health, Dental Implants
Dental implants are an ideal tooth restoration. They can restore anywhere from one to all missing teeth. Dental implants are available at Timothy G.Mahoney DDS in Wetaskiwin. A dental implant is a titanium post that is inserted into the patient’s jaw. What makes implants so unique is that they actually fuse with the bone, to […]
How Dental Implants Are Changing Dentures
If you wear conventional dentures, you know they are not an ideal solution for missing teeth. Now at Timothy G. Mahoney DDS in Wetaskiwin, there is a better way. The problems with old-fashioned dentures include slipping, gum irritation, trouble eating and talking, bone loss, and inability to taste food due to a covered palate. Clearly, dentures […]
Gap-Tooth Smiles Aren’t Quite As Adorable Anymore
Have you lost teeth? It’s a lot different than when you lost your baby teeth way back in the day. Unfortunately, these don’t grow back. But with a dental implant from Timothy G. Mahoney DDS in Wetaskiwin, it might seem like a missing tooth has. A dental implant is a titanium post that is permanently […]
Getting Ready For A Dental Implant?
Categories: Dental health, Dental Implants
At Timothy G. Mahoney DDS in Wetaskiwin, we believe all of our patients deserve a brilliant smile. This message concentrates on the preparation necessary for a dental implant. What is a dental implant? Simply stated, a dental implant is a titanium post inserted into the jawbone with attached abutment and artificial tooth. A dental implant can also […]
Titanium: The Bone-Loving Metal
The key to a successful dental implant is osseointegration: the fusing of the implant with the patient’s jawbone. At Timothy G. Mahoney DDS in Wetaskiwin we have performed many dental implants, and are proud that they have a success rate greater than ninety percent. Some patients think of dental implants as replacement teeth. But strictly […]
Ask Us About Denture-Stabilization Implants
The condition of your teeth has a a significant impact on your health and happiness. Denture wearers understand this all too well. Denture implants from Timothy G. Mahoney DDS in Wetaskiwin provide a much more secure alternative to traditional dentures. The Drawbacks of Dentures While dentures are preferable to having no teeth at all, they certainly […]
The Health And Beauty Consequences Of Missing Teeth
Today’s article focuses on missing teeth, bone health, and dental implants in Westaskiwin. Our teeth have many vital functions. We need them to chew our food, talk, and smile. But have you ever considered their role in holding up your face? When we lose teeth, the bone around the site of the extraction begins to […]
Mini Implants May Be Right For You
The topic of this post is mini dental implants, sometimes called “immediate implants”. Though not as well known as traditional dental implants, mini implants are being used by Dr. Timothy G. Mahoney in Wetaskiwin to support dentures. Denture wearers benefit significantly from these slip-free dentures, since the supporting implants that are anchored securely in the […]
Correcting Problems with Dental Technology at Timothy G. Mahoney DDS
We live in a time when most problems with teeth can be corrected by one type of dental technology or another. A dental implant can replace a missing tooth. Porcelain veneers can improve the appearance of the teeth surfaces that are discolored or slightly misshapen. Dental bonding can fill a small chip in an otherwise […]
