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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 […]

Dental Implants in Tampa, FL It’s no secret that most dental procedures are uncomfortable, and dental implants are no exception. The question is are dental implants painful?  The answer is no. In fact, our dental implant patients report back that they experience very little discomfort during or after their surgery. What happens while getting a […]

More than two-thirds of adults aged 35 to 44 have suffered the loss of one or more teeth, and 25 percent of Americans ages 65 and up have no teeth. While the initial concern of a missing tooth is its impact on your smile, tooth loss can also cause teeth drifting, bone loss resulting in […]