If you are an Aurora man or woman who is missing one or more teeth, you know all too well the effect their absence can have – both cosmetically and medically. Not only does a full set of teeth give you confidence and pride but having all of your teeth provides your jawbone with the sufficient stimulation needed to keep your bone healthy and strong.......
Conversations about wisdom teeth don’t usually make Aurora men, women, and teens feel happy and excited. Just hearing the mere mention of wisdom teeth can send a wave of pain running through you, whether you have them or not. Wisdom teeth are one of those things that almost everyone has a story about, and whether you have your wisdom teeth, or they haven’t come in......
Whether you choose to have sedation dentistry to help calm your anxiety and fear of the dental chair, or you’re having a major dental procedure, sedation dentistry comes with some restrictions. Dr. Ivey is most concerned with your overall health, so it is important that you are totally honest with him during your consultation. You should share your complete medical history with him and follow......
Many Aurora men and women who have been considering dental implants have most likely found themselves considering the All-on-4 dental implant option. This is a great option for people who have very damaged teeth, or who only have a partial set of teeth because it provides these patients with a whole new set of teeth. However, as you can imagine, having a whole new set......
When people living in Aurora come in for a consultation with Dr. Ivey regarding dental implants, they often ask how long they will last. In other words, will their dental implants be successful? Overall, dental implants have a very high success rate and are an optimal tooth replacement option on the market today. However, it is impossible to guarantee success for each individual, and there......
Many people prefer dental implants over other tooth replacement systems because they look and feel like natural teeth. They also don’t slip and slide like dentures, and they keep your jawbone strong and healthy so that your facial structure isn’t compromised. If you’re considering making an appointment with Dr. Ivey of Ivey Oral & Facial Surgery to discuss dental implants as a tooth replacement option,......
Sedation dentistry has been around for thousands of years and has only become more advanced in the last couple of decades. It’s widely known throughout the industry that a high percentage of patients experience some sort of dental anxiety, which is one of the main reasons why sedation dentistry is used. Oral surgeons in Aurora typically offer multiple types of sedation dentistry in order to......
No one wants to have a missing tooth, but the reality is there’s a decent chance it may happen at some point. Whether it’s via a tooth extraction or an accident, the good news is people in Aurora have options to replace their missing tooth. The worst thing that an Aurora resident can do is ignore a missing tooth since there are long-term health consequences......
One of the main reasons why people in Centennial are hesitant to visit an oral surgeon is because of the thoughts running through their mind. No patient should feel like they are the only ones with a little anxiety, but the good news is there are some great ways to ease the mind and end up having a great experience. Many times patients simply need......