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......
Bone grafting may seem like an intimidating procedure for some patients in Aurora, but the reality is it’s not at all. With technological advancements available today, bone grafting can be completed quickly and easily by an experienced oral surgeon and a patient can be on the road to better oral health in no time. However, understanding the process of bone grafting can help patients feel......
A tooth extraction could be necessary for a patient in Aurora for many reasons. One of the main questions people have is what happens after the tooth is removed. Having a missing tooth can alter a person’s ability to chew food normally, among other short-term and long-term consequences, which raises the importance of getting dental implants. Many times a patient can get dental implants immediately......
Many patients in Centennial have a missing tooth or multiple missing teeth. The good news is with the advancements made in the dental industry in recent years, replacing teeth has never been easier. The All on 4 method is essentially a way to replace an entire mouth full of teeth with only four dental implants. A common misconception people have when they have several missing......
Oral surgeons work with patients in Aurora who have impacted canines on a daily basis. Impacted canines are more common than people think, so successful treatment options are readily available. However, early detection can make the procedure much easier. Most of the time impacted canines can only be discovered early on through an orthodontic examination. Typically, the canines will erupt when a patient is around......