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Your smile isn’t just about flashing your pearly whites; it is vital to your overall health and well-being. While many people associate missing teeth with cosmetic concerns, the implications go far beyond appearances. One of the most significant hidden consequences of tooth loss is jawbone loss, which can lead to complications affecting your oral health […]

Not everyone has enough jawbone volume or density to support dental implants. Fortunately, bone grafting can often add the volume or density needed to support implants. Dr. Valiente has performed hundreds of bone grafting surgeries to address the lack of bone for dental implant patients. Depending on the implant site and other factors, he may […]

Maintaining and Caring for Dental Implants Getting dental implants dramatically improves your ability to eat, smile, and speak. Once your implants are in place, taking proper care of them is crucial. Keeping them free of food debris, plaque, and harmful bacteria is essential to prevent complications such as infection or implant failure. At-Home Dental Implant […]

5 Reasons Dental Implants Should be Placed by an Oral Surgeon If you are considering dental implants to restore missing teeth, you should choose an oral surgeon. Although some dentists do dental implant surgery, they do not have the same expertise an oral surgeon offers. If you aren’t sure whether an oral surgeon is the […]

How LAPIP® Can Save Failing Dental Implants While most dental implant procedures are successful, there are occasions when a dental implant may develop complications. A failing dental implant is usually the result of peri-implantitis, an inflammation of the tissues and bone around the implant. Over time, deterioration of the supporting bone leads to the loosening […]

What is a Dental Specialist? Your general dentist may refer you to our office because they think a dental specialist is needed to treat your dental or oral health issues. While your dentist can successfully treat many dental health issues, some require the specific expertise of a dental specialist. A dental specialist is a dentist […]

Am I Too Old for Dental Implants? Some people with missing teeth worry they are too old for dental implants. It’s a normal reaction. You may fear that you shouldn’t spend the money at your age or that the surgery won’t be successful unless you’re younger. Fortunately, we can put your fears to rest. No […]

Benefits of Replacing a Full Arch of Teeth with Dental Implants We hear your story often at our Tampa Florida oral surgery practice. You’re missing all your teeth and have been wearing dentures for some time now. Your dentures haven’t been horrible, but they certainly haven’t been the best. The ongoing compression on your gums […]

Cost-Effective Benefits of Dental Implants Over Bridges Today’s options for replacing missing teeth include dental implants, removable prostheses, permanent bridges, and at Center for Oral Surgery and Dental Implants, we know dental implants are the superior solution. What makes a dental implant the best choice for many patients? It’s the long-term value that ensures implants […]

Your dentist has referred you to an oral surgeon and told you that you need to have oral surgery. You’re wondering what that means, and why your dentist can’t do it. Chances are, there’s a surgical procedure that would aid in the maintenance or restoration of your oral health. Some dentists conduct oral surgeries, although […]