All-on-4 Dental Implants for Verona and Beyond

Have you experienced extensive tooth loss? Have you been told that you need to have your upper or lower teeth extracted? All-on-4 dental implants may be the restorative service that will help you enjoy good oral and overall health again.

This revolutionary service uses titanium implants and dental prosthetics to restore functionality and appearance. And unlike normal dental implants, All-on-4 implants can be attached and placed quicker, for stunning results. It’s also the preferred method.

Part of what makes it the preferred method is that All-on-4 dental implants can be put in place without the need for a bone graft or a similar procedure. That makes it an excellent option for patients who might not be a candidate for traditional implants.

Why is replacing missing teeth important? Because of how essential a full, healthy smile is for enjoying a nutritious diet and for speaking and laughing. It’s also important for having a healthy jaw. Missing tooth roots will cause the jaw the atrophy, but dental implants can preserve bone tissue and providing patients with a strong foundation for their replacement teeth.

Do you want to learn more about All-on-4 dental implants? Call Verona Dental Arts today to schedule a consultation with Dr. Scurti. We serve patients from Verona, West Orange, Livingston, Clifton, and other New Jersey towns.

The Connection between Oral and Overall Health

February is, notably, the month when couples across the country celebrate Valentine’s Day. Because of how important the heart—or a symbol of a heart—is to that day, it makes sense to spend our first post this month talking about the connection between oral health, heart health, and overall health.

Many patients are surprised to learn that a connection even exists, but it does. What specifically ties oral and overall wellbeing together? Recent date suggests that the connection can be traced to gum disease, an incredibly common oral health condition.

Gum disease is caused by the buildup of bacteria and plaque around the teeth and gums. Early signs of it include sensitive or bleeding gums, frequent bad breath, loose teeth, and the formation of pockets around the gum line.

If gum disease isn’t treated, bacteria and plaque can get into these pockets and travel to other parts of the body. That’s how gum disease makes you vulnerable to other kinds of health problems.

The health conditions that can be influenced by gum disease include:

• Heart disease
• Stroke
• Hypertension 
• Alzheimer’s
• Pneumonia
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Pre-term birth or low birth weight

To protect your smile, our Verona dental office recommends following these steps.

First, come up with a good oral care routine and stick with it. We recommend brushing at least twice a day. We also recommend flossing at least once a day. Rinsing with a good antibacterial mouthwash will also help.

Second, are you seeing Dr. Scurti of Verona Dental Arts twice a year for checkups and cleanings? Regular care is important for keeping your smile free of bacteria and plaque. Plus, if we find signs of gum disease, we can help you treat it before it becomes a serious issue.

How Often Should You Visit Dr. Scurti for Regular Care?

The question of how often to see a dentist for care is a common one. Should you do it once a year, like you would a primary care doctor, or should you go more often than that?

At Verona Dental Arts, we recommend that patients of Dr. Scurti come in twice a year for a checkup and professional dental cleaning. Why so often? Because that’s what it takes to provide patients with effective preventive care.

During every checkup at his Verona dental office, Dr. Scurti will look for signs of the most common oral health issues, like tooth decay and gum disease, plus teeth grinding, TMJ dysfunction, and even oral cancer. Diagnosing conditions like these early is important for protecting the long-term health of teeth. With regular checkups every six months, Dr. Scurti can address any developing problems quickly, saving you time and money, plus adding to the life of your natural smile.

Dental cleanings will also help as they give us an opportunity to remove excess bacteria and plaque from above and below the gum line. If you have questions about how to brush and floss more effectively between visits, our Verona dental team will be more than happy to answer them.

Are you ready to schedule your first appointment for 2014? Call Verona Dental Arts today. Dr. Scurti is happy to offer general dental care to patients from Verona, Clifton, Livingston, West Orange, and other nearby New Jersey cities.