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Implants

What are Dental Implants? Dental implants are used to replace missing teeth. Over the past thirty years, dental implant systems have been extensively researched and placed.  They rank amongst the most successful procedure we have available in dentistry.  As far as how these work, there is a space that used to be occupied by a previous tooth. A dental implant is a man-made artificial root form made of titanium: the same titanium used in the replacement of hip and knee joints. Basically, implants are wide screws which are hollow in the top half. Inside this hollow space of the implant

Complete Dentistry Services in North Dallas

We offer a variety of dental services to patients in the greater Dallas / Plano / Allen / Carrollton / Farmers Branch / Frisco area. Our personalized care begins with getting to know every patient, evaluating the condition of their mouth, and discussing treatment options. Call our Dallas office today to discuss your first appointment with Dr. Venincasa.  Bonding Bonding Bonding can be used to close gaps between the teeth. Learn More Bridges Bridges Dental bridges, or fixed partial dentures, are used to replace one or more missing teeth. Learn More Cleaning & Screening Cleaning & Screening Regular cleaning by

So What is it Like to Get a Dental Implant?

It is not unusual for the situation to arise in which a patient is confronted with a dental implant being recommended. Perhaps they fractured a tooth all the way down the root, perhaps they cracked the tooth root over a period of time, perhaps they fractured a tooth along the gum line, perhaps their tooth is loose, or perhaps they have a failing root canal treatment. At this point, patients will often ask, what it is like to get a dental implant? Well, to be honest with you, I have never had a dental implant. So how can I possibly

Insurance Plan (PPO) Dentists: Can They Afford to Be Conservative in Their Care?

Insurance plan dentists sign contracts to accept maximum fees that they may charge to their patients. While this may sound great for patients, the downside is that the fees much more closely approach the cost of doing business. In other words, the profit margins are significantly decreased. Why should this matter? Profit is bad, right? Profit is not a bad thing. They contribute to income, viability, and improvement of a dental office. It is excessive profit that many have a problem with. I am not talking about that. So with the profit margins being squeezed significantly by the insurance companies,

Finding a Dentist Who Saves You Money

Many want to find a dentist who saves them money. Many patients opt for a managed care insurance plan dentist or for a “coupon dentist.” I can understand how that may save them money today, yet will that managed care insurance plan or coupon save them money in the future? Feel free to peruse my website on that. There are things to consider with managed care insurance plans and with coupons. For the purpose of this post, I see three things that may save patients thousands of dollars over that of any other thing, including managed care dental insurance. These

"I Don't Want to Spend Money on my Teeth; It is Too Much!"

Yesterday, we were graced by the presence of a teacher in our office. She has been a patient for over 20 years. She has a very back molar which has had a tooth-colored crown for over 12 years. That crown partially broke due to the forces on her teeth, and she did not want to pay for another crown. She did not want to spend that much money on her tooth. However, the tooth was at risk of needing a root canal. The defect and decay were quite deep. I can certainly understand her concern. I myself do not want

30 Anaheim Children Sent to Hospital from Dental Office

In a report from CNN today, 30 Anaheim children were sent to southern California hospitals for evaluation and treatment for possible tooth infections caused from contaminated water lines in a children’s dental office. All of these children had a kind of root canal procedure performed on them during the months of March through July 2016. This dental office was part of a group of children’s dental offices which are operated by a single company. Only this Anaheim location had this issue with apparently contaminated water lines. This is only the second reported time this kind of issue has occurred within

Should I Have My Wisdom Teeth Taken Out?

Many of us are familiar with wisdom teeth extractions. We know that many young adults may not have enough room for the wisdom teeth. We also know that there are times when the wisdom teeth do not grow in straight. Many of us may assume that all wisdom teeth require removal. However, that is not true. In my practice, we have a smaller percentage of patients who still have their wisdom teeth. Some of these patients kept their wisdom teeth against the advice of their dentist. However, others never had their wisdom teeth recommended for removal. Some of these patients

Dental Health is Indeed Linked to Your General Health

For the past 15 years or so, it has become very clear that dental health is indeed linked to one’s general health. Many articles and research studies have been published on this very subject. In fact, just a few months ago, US News and World Report published an article dealing with this subject. We invite you to follow this link to the article. Basically, this link to one’s general health is related to inflammation and infection within the mouth. A very common form of this inflammation and infection within the mouth is periodontal disease. Periodontal disease is one of the