Robert J. Sanker, DDS Blog

Many forms of tooth replacement – such as traditional dentures and bridges – are only concerned with replacing your teeth so that you can eat normally and smile with confidence. However, there is one type of dental restoration – dental implants – that also takes the health and overall density of your jawbone into account, and as a result it could help you maintain a stronger, more youthful-looking facial structure in the long run. Here’s what you need to know about the link between bone density and dental implant success.

Is your implant feeling less stable than before? If so, it’s natural to feel alarmed or worried that it needs to be removed. However, the failure rate for an implant is just 2% (in non-smokers), so you can be confident in its potential to last a lifetime. Having said that, however, it’s important to act quickly to minimize the chance of failure as much as possible. Keep reading for 3 things you should do in case of a loose implant to give it the best shot at long-term success.   

It’s early in the morning, and as you’re getting ready for work, you grab your dentures from their nightly soak, and while rinsing them off, you accidentally drop one. You try to catch it, but it hits the floor and breaks. Deciding to use a sick day because you don’t want to go to work with only the lower half of your dentures, you call your dentist to see what can be done. In situations like this one, it’s easy to tell when you need your dentures in Rockville repaired; however, not all instances are so blatantly obvious. Here are 4 warning signs you may need to have your dentures adjusted or repaired.

Welcome to our new blog! We wanted a platform for sharing valuable information with the Rockville community and hope you’ll check back in each month for oral health tips, what to expect from various dental procedures, and a variety of other smile-related topics. For this first blog, you’ll find out what sets a prosthodontist apart from general dentists and learn about the many services we offer. We look forward to being your prosthodontist in Rockville and serving your dental needs for many years to come!