No, You Can’t Super-Glue Your Loose Implant: Try Cosmetic Dentistry in Scottsdale, AZ Instead

No, You Can't Super-Glue Your Loose Implant: Try Cosmetic Dentistry in Scottsdale, AZ Instead

If you live in North Scottsdale and you've had a dental implant, chances are you have the resources to return to the dentist if your implant gets loose.

But you also might be a DIY aficionado and figure, well, if you can caulk your own bathroom, you must surely be able to fix your own implant.

You might find out you're wrong. You might try some super glue and discover that the moisture from your saliva deactivates the glue. Then you're left with a mouthful of super-glue clumps and a still-wobbly implant.

You might also order some bonding material online, then try to yank off the implant crown with a pair of pliers. You might then be horrified to learn that your crown was screwed in, not cemented in. You might also shatter the crown.

Having a loose dental implant is not a time to test your handyman abilities. You need trained hands and the latest equipment to pinpoint the cause of your loose implant and employ the best strategy to save it.

First, you have to determine whether it's just the crown that's loose, or the implant itself (the metal part that's inserted into your gums). If it's the former, then the dentist can remove the crown, clean the abutment and reattach the crown.

If it's the latter, your implant might be failing and the dentist can take immediate action to help save your implant.

If you're seeking cosmetic dentistry in Scottsdale, AZ, then look no further. My Scottsdale Dentist is the center for you.

Don't wait any longer. Contact us and we'll get you in for an appointment as soon as possible.


Post Date: December 2, 2014

Teeth in a Day in Scottsdale are Now Possible

If you've ever considered a new smile but thought that the process would be long and painful there is another option. Teeth in a day in Scottsdale is possible so that you do not have to wait or suffer through long and drawn out procedures.

How it works is that you'll meet with Dr. Steven Poulos or Dr. Sid Stevens at My Scottsdale Dentist for a consultation where the correct measurements for your new teeth are taken. You'll then be able to make an appointment that is convenient for you to return.

Once you return to the office, using the "All on 4" procedure, you are fitted with four implants (two on each side of the mouth) while under a light sedation and in just a little while you are able to go home with the new look. This procedure only takes a day and while the implants are fusing with the gums, you can enjoy your new smile. In about six months you can return to get the permanent teeth which have the perfect look for your mouth that includes any cosmetic or fitting tweaks that make them ideal just for you.

So if you have been contemplating implants but were worried over the time it will take, you don't have to worry any longer. This one day procedure allows you to get on with your life and have that new smile you've been wanting. If you want to learn more about the procedure or would like to make an appointment, simply contact us at My Scottsdale Dentist so we can help.


Post Date: October 24, 2014

All on 4 Implants Scottsdale, Brand new full set of teeth in just a day in Scottsdale

A dream that patients with dentures or multiple failing teeth often have is to just wake up one day with a full new set of brand new, permanent teeth. Well, this option is no longer just a dream with All on 4 Scottsdale. My Scottsdale Dentist can actually give you a whole new set of permanent teeth in one day.

Sometimes referred to as "All on 4" implants Scottsdale, this procedure uses just four permanent implants- two on each side- to anchor an entire set of permanent teeth to the top or bottom of the mouth. Because each individual tooth doesn't have to be implanted individually, the procedure can be done very quickly and painlessly while the patient is lightly sedated.

Traditional methods of restoring a full set of teeth required as long as 18 months of work- bone grafts, multiple implants and periods of healing. This lengthy procedure meant that not only did patients spend a lot of time in the dentist's chair, but they were frequently in discomfort and did not have a full set of functional teeth for over a year.

Replacing dentures with All on 4 teeth is the ideal option. Dentures are frustrating and uncomfortable on a daily basis, whereas All on 4 teeth are not. All on 4 teeth are firmly and permanently fixed, allowing for complete dietary freedom. And All on 4 teeth preserve the bone of the jaw which dentures do not. Having All on 4 teeth implanted can allow most individuals to bypass bone grafting.

An even better option than replacing dentures with All on 4 teeth is bypassing dentures altogether and going straight to All on 4 teeth. Individuals who are about to lose all of their teeth, or all of the upper or lower teeth due to various gum conditions can simply transition from their failing teeth straight to All on 4 permanent teeth.

The procedure is straightforward- the patient comes in to visit Dr. Steven Poulos or Dr. Sid Stevens for an evaluation appointment. During this appointment, measurements are taken and images of the mouth are acquired. The custom-made new teeth are quickly prepared to order, and when convenient for the patient, the patient returns to My Scottsdale Dentist for the implantation procedure. The patient goes home that same day with a brand-new, full set of fully functional teeth, even if extractions were necessary to install the new teeth.

After the implants have fused with the bone (about six months), the teeth themselves are changed out for a better-fitting, more cosmetically pleasing and sturdier set of permanent teeth. Changing the temporary first set of teeth for the permanent teeth is a simple procedure that does not require additional surgery.

We are a full-service family dentistry practice that has been serving the Scottsdale area for over 20 years. If you have any questions about teeth, do not hesitate to contact us.


Post Date: August 15, 2014

Get the Look You Want With Implants in a Day

When it comes to your appearance, Dr. Steven Poulos and Dr. Sid Stevens at My Scottsdale Dentist know that it is important to get the look you want as fast as possible. Implants in a day allows you to change your entire smile, fast and with the look you want.

While your permanent implants take a bit longer than a day, you still get to start the process and not have any disruption into how you look. This works by placing temporary implants in a day in while you wait for your permanent ones.

Since the permanent dental implants are surgically placed, this typically takes a few visits that extend out over a few month's time. In the meantime, the temporary implants allow you to look your best but there is something more important that they achieve; they allow you to see how your permanent implants will look so that you have exactly what you want and aren't disappointed later. In fact, no one has to know that your teeth are not exactly what nature gave you because no one will be able to tell that you are waiting for the permanent implants.

Dr. Steven Poulos and Dr. Sid Stevens at My Scottsdale Dentist ensure that you are completely satisfied with what you have chosen before you get your permanent implants completed. Not only are you more certain of your new smile but by using Implants in a day, you don't have to wait to be seen with your new look.

Dental implants help in many areas such as helping to restore the ability to chew, your speech, digestion, bite issues or joint pain, help with facial tissue enhancement or restoration, replacing teeth, or even giving support to a bridge or dentures. Best of all, they make your appearance better so you have more confidence.

If you want to learn more about implants in a day or any other cosmetic procedure, please contact us at the My Scottsdale Dentist.


Post Date: August 8, 2014

A Timely Solution for Those Living with the Embarrassment of Missing Teeth: Implants in a Day!

Anyone who lives with missing teeth can comprehend the utter feeling of defeat and hopelessness one endures. You are ashamed to eat, speak, and smile, keeping your true self hidden away. Maybe you have avoided dental care because you were unsure about treatment, had budgetary issues, or have anxiety. There is good news! Let Dr. Steven Paulos and Dr. Sid Stevens of My Scottsdale Dentist solve your woes with Implants in a day in Scottadale!

Now being featured is Teeth in a Day, the quick, budget friendly option to a beautiful smile. You will achieve implant-supported, full-arch gorgeous teeth. Call 480-400-8570 to book your FREE implant consultation for Implants in a day in Scottsdale. You will be informed of the process, and all the options available to you!

Still worried about your budget? Inquire about financing with 0% interest for twelve months!

There is no reason not to take the first step and make the call. Educate yourself on how you can take back your smile, and your life. Implants in a day in Scottsdale can change your life.

Be sure to take advantage of our many limited time offers, including our new patient offer for a free exam and x-rays! (For new patients only; can not be combined with any other offers.) Our Smile Getaway Sale is also in full swing!

For all of your dental needs for yourself and your family, from cosmetic to Invisalign, contact us; both Dr. Poulos and Dr. Stevens are there to help. We pride ourselves on providing quality care, and being "The Dental Comfort Center"! Visit the My Scottsdale Dentist website for more information.


Post Date: July 21, 2014

Implants in a Day: Providing Provisional Implants To Save You Time

Implants in a Day: Providing Provisional Implants To Save You Time Have you ever dreamed of a time when you could receive  dental  implants in a day here in Scottsdale? While that might still sound futuristic, it's more than possible here at  My Scottsdale Dentist . While the implants you receive are provisional before the permanent ones are put in, you're still able to save time in helping improve your smile. That can be a very useful process if you're in a hurry to help your teeth look better for an upcoming event. This could be an upcoming high school reunion or even a date scheduled within the next few days. The good news is that our provisional implants will look just like your permanent implants will later. But how do we make this implants in a day process work so fast? It starts by speeding up many of the details behind implants that used to take so much longer in an earlier era. Speeding up the Details Beforehand We'll help you get through the laborious steps that prepare you for dental implants. Part of this is the financial side of things and working out the insurance paperwork here at our Scottsdale office. We've streamlined this process so the dental work can get underway. It won't be long and you'll be ready to go in for photos and x-rays. These used to (and still can) take hours elsewhere. When you get your implants in Scottsdale, improved technology allows x-ray results to be much faster, hence providing more time for you to head to a nearby lab for CAT scans. The latter scans help determine exactly how the implants will fit and to determine any other issues that need addressing in advance. If you start this procedure by morning, the results from the CAT scans will be in even before midday begins. Then the implants in a day process can finally get underway. The Procedure Once your scans are in, we'll quickly set up a time for extractions on the same day. Surgery may also be needed if necessary, though we guarantee your provisional implants will be in before the day ends. When extractions are done, we'll immediately fit you with the temporary implants so you can go home with a smile much different from the one you had before. While your permanent implants will come in weeks later, we'll have you come for post-op checkups to make sure you're healing. In the meantime, the implants you already received in a day will look impressive and enable you to take on any event you have scheduled with confidence. Those temporary implants will also be kept on file here at our Scottsdale office to use for necessary annual maintenance. Contact us  here at  My Scottsdale Dentist  so we can tell you more about the Implants in a Day program. It's a new process that your grandparents may be envious of, even though they can still potentially benefit from it themselves.

Post Date: March 13, 2014

Implants in a Day | Dental Implant Center My Scottsdale Dentist

If you suffer from advanced dental disease requiring tooth removal, or are already missing more choppers than you'd care to admit, youre probably well practiced at avoiding your Scottsdale dentist. After all, it's daunting to think about the stages and complexity of care you might need. Fear of the unknown is a familiar obstacle, and fear of your North Scottsdale dentist trumps even that. You may dream of making one visit to a dentist, pain-free, and coming out all fixed a dazzling smile to match your dazzling personality, and strong healthy choppers to boot. One marketable procedure is this process of Immediate Teeth, Teeth in One Day or Teeth in 3-4 Days. These catch phrases refer to a process where dental implants either replace long term missing teeth, or replace teeth at the same time as they are removed. This can happen immediately, or within days which is for all intents and purposes still immediate. So what is this procedure exactly, and is the prospect of bypassing months or even years of treatment with one instant fix, too good to be true?

CONVENTIONAL DENTAL IMPLANTS

Dental implants are titanium fixtures that are surgically inserted into the jawbone to act as a foundation for the attachment of case-designed prosthetic teeth. Titanium is not seen as a foreign body by the bone, and bone cells actually grow onto, and attach, to its surface in a process called osseointegration. Once osseointegrated, implants act as a secure, long term and strong foundation to support teeth against the forces of chewing and the challenges of the mouth's biology. With the advent of the first dental implants, a period of approximately 6 months was given to allow this process to take place, prior to the attachment of teeth. During those months, the patient wears temporary solutions such as removable partial dentures, as we wait for the implants to become ready for the attachment of teeth. These days, depending on the design and surface of an implant, and the quality of the host bone, this process can take as little as 6-8 weeks. This means that where appropriate, teeth can be made to attach to the implants much earlier. Impressions (or digital scans) of the implants can be made within the framework of the mouth, and a laboratory fabricates the teeth under the direction of the dentist or dental specialist. A variety of materials can be used in this process to suit the case, including zirconia, precious or non-precious metals, porcelain, composite resin and acrylic. Commonly porcelain is skillfully layered and shaded as a cosmetic overlay over a stronger metal or zirconia foundation.

IMMEDIATE IMPLANTS

With modern advances in the understanding of the biology of bone and soft tissue healing in relation to implants, and the advent of bio-material and digital dentistry solutions, it has become possible to carry out implant placement and related jaw surgical procedures, and make teeth to attach to the implants, immediately before the implants have actually integrated in the bone. This has led to immediate techniques becoming the favored or default approach of some operators (including yours truly).Advantages of this approach include preserving as much of the original gum and bone anatomy of the teeth as possible, and the obvious cosmetic outcome of having a nice full smile straight away. But this approach is more technique sensitive and requires precise criteria to be met to ensure success. The patient also has to avoid the area of the immediate implant teeth in their chewing or a period of 2-3 months. If it's a full set of immediate implant teeth, then it's important that the patient sticks to a liquid-soft diet for that time. After the 3 months, a normal solid diet can be resumed and the implant teeth can be treated as capable of full normal function.

TEETH IN A DAY/TEETH IN 3-4 DAYS

This terminology is used to describe the concept of having dental implant replacement surgery and attaching new teeth to those implants on the same day, or within a few days. Generally speaking, for individual teeth a same-day approach is very sensible. But for full sets of teeth, allowing a 3-4 day process to be carried out ensures that the immediate teeth can be made in more advanced techniques, to optimize and precision design the cosmetics and longevity. Teeth that are attached on the same day are, by limitations of technique and materials, not as long lasting. One technique of replacing teeth with implants in 1-4 days is called the All-on- Four technique. This is an increasingly popular and cost effective method of reconstructing entire sets of missing or badly diseased teeth instantly, predictably and beautifully whilst avoiding the traditional pitfalls and cost/time requirements of bone and tissue grafting which prepared the jaws for implants. The All-on-Four uses specially angle dim plants (usually 4 in each jaw) positioned strategically in a manner that allows a full set of teeth to be immediately attached.

IMMEDIATE OR STAGED IMPLANT SOLUTIONS: THAT IS THE QUESTION.

The well-trained dental implant specialist at My Scottsdale Dentist would have this technique as one of many in their treatment options. The key is to assess you for your own unique conditions and circumstances, and make a well-informed decision. Despite the possibilities of immediate teeth, there are still conditions where such a solution may not be the wisest solution. Examples would be insufficient bone volume or quality (in some cases), poorly controlled diabetes, heavy grinding habits or heavy smoking. In such situations extra time, and steps, are taken to ensure a successful outcome. In many other cases, under the hands of Dr. Poulos of My Scottsdale Dentist, and with respect to the conditions required to ensure success, immediate teeth or teeth in a day can provide a predictably successful, convenient, cosmetically and even biologically superior solution. A review of the dental implant literature confirms that the experience, knowledge and skill of the operator in the process of immediate implants is an important factor in ensuring success. So as always, choosing the right doctor for the job is paramount. If instant new implant choppers are what you're after, consult the doctors at My Scottsdale Dentist who carries out immediate implant and teeth in a day/teeth in 3-4 days procedures such as the Immediate All-on-Four solution, routinely, with good out comes. My Scottsdale Dentist could advise you if you are a suitable candidate for the procedure, or if practicing patience for a staged approach to treatment is better for your case.


Post Date: January 31, 2014

Can You Really Get New Teeth in One Day?

You've won the lottery you're a winner! The IRS has audited you¦ and they're sending you a check! You can make $1,000 a day in your spare time! If you've been around the block once or twice, you know that some things are just too good to be true. Is getting new teeth in a single day one of them? Here's the answer: It's entirely possible to get new teeth in just one day, after your initial consultation at My Scottsdale Dentist. In fact, at our dental implant centers, we do it all the time.

Real Progress, Impressive Results

How do we accomplish this? Welcome to 21st Century dentistry. While the technology behind dental implants isn't new (it was introduced to North America in the 1982), a number of recent developments have made the procedure quicker, less invasive, less expensive and more predictably successful than ever. Let's look how this advanced technology, in the hands of our experienced North Scottsdale Dental specialists, we can deliver your new teeth in just one day. One critical step in the process is obtaining a high-resolution 3-D CAT scan which you will receive at your initial consultation. This three-dimensional virtual model of your mouth not only lets Dr. Poulos see what condition your existing teeth are in it also allows them to tailor a complete implant procedure just for you. In fact, the digital images we create actually show the precise location of anatomical structures in your jaws that it once would have taken surgery to reveal. Armed with this information, our experienced North Scottsdale Dentists can pre-determine the exact position where the implants should be placed in your mouth taking into account bone quality, implant spacing, and many other factors. It also allows our master lab technicians to create a custom-made set of replacement teeth, designed just for you, before your actual implant procedure begins. While these will later be replaced by permanent implant-supported teeth, they will give you an immediate set of fully functioning and great-looking teeth on the day of your procedure.

The Big Day

When you come in on procedure day, our caring staff will make sure you are relaxed and comfortable. The first specialist you will see will be Dr. Poulos or Dr. Stevens, who will perform any necessary extractions, and then insert the implants in your jaw as planned.  Later in the day, we will carefully place your new teeth on the implants, and make any final adjustments that may be needed to ensure you get a good bite and an attractive smile. We will send you home with any medication you may need, and you will usually be able to resume a full schedule of activities after just a day or so. Yes, some things really are too good to be true. But happily for most people, getting a great new smile in just one day isn't one of them. Call us today at 480-614-1122 to schedule a FREE consultation with one of our specialist. *Qualified patients can have their procedure in one day after initial work up without additional bone graft surgery. Results may vary in individual cases

Post Date: December 24, 2013

How to improve taste for people who wear dentures

Taste (gustation) is defined as the ability to detect flavors from food, minerals and poisons. Taste is one of the five senses and is a basic function of life.
Taste helps to improve the quality of life and detects poisons to protect you.
There are around 10,000 taste buds in the mouth. Each taste bud has between 15 and 150 receptor cells that derives a specific flavor such as salt, sweet, sour, bitter and umami (savory). That equates to 150,000 to 1.5 million receptor cells. These cells turn over every two weeks. If you are wearing an upper denture (maxillary complete denture), the roof of the mouth (palate) is most likely covered with acrylic or metal. There are receptors for taste located all over the soft palate. Covering the roof of the mouth with a removable complete denture reduces the ability to taste foods. The technical term for reduced taste is hypogeusia. Upper complete dentures cause hypogeusia.
If you are wearing an upper complete denture (people also refer to these as plates), you may be experiencing decreased taste. Foods lose their sharpness. Food and drink may become bland. The joy of eating for pleasure gets diminished. But there is a way to improve your taste:

THE PALATE ON THE UPPER DENTURE CAN BE REMOVED

In the construction of an upper denture, the dentist covers the palate (roof of the mouth) to improve suction. This allows the upper denture to have better retention and increases the chance the denture will stay in place during eating.

Your upper denture can be fixed with dental implants.

The dental implants prevent the need for suction of the denture. Without the need for suction, the dentist can remove the palate on the denture. This opens up the ability to increase taste and feel temperature from food and drink. Your quality of life can significantly improve!

Dental implants = improved taste = improved quality of life

After treating thousands of patients, I have never met a patient that loved having the roof of his or her mouth covered with either metal or plastic. They all mentioned the decreased ability to feel temperatures and taste foods. They are frequently seeking methods to improve taste. Dental implants are the way.
If you are wearing an upper denture, 2-4 dental implants can be used to fix the upper teeth and prevent them from sliding around or falling down during eating. Placing dental implants to fix your denture can increase the pleasure from eating, improve digestion and improve speech.

Post Date: November 15, 2013

Same Day Dental Implants | My Scottsdale Dentist

Teeth In a Day

With Implants in a Day, you can get your teeth fixed and leave the office with a provisional set of implant-secured teeth. Now easier than ever before, Dental Implants Scottsdale can have your smile looking better than it has in years, while helping to improve your dental health. Teeth-In-A-Day offers the quickest and most convenient method available for obtaining quality Dental Implants Scottsdale.
For those who have exhausted other dental treatments or for financial reasons don't want to continue with other dental treatments, Implants In A Day are the perfect choice to restore your smile. The first step in obtaining a more beautiful and healthy smile is to call the Dental Implant Center Scottsdale at 480-614-1122.
During the Implants In A Day consultation, financials are discussed, photos and x-rays will be done and then a patient will be sent to a laboratory for CAT scans. Once the lab returns with the scan results, a plan is formulated and extractions and/or surgery are scheduled.
Once extractions and surgery has taken place, a patient will actually leave the office with a complete provisional set of implant-secured teeth while awaiting their permanent set of custom made implants. The doctor will monitor the healing process, which takes place over several weeks and will conduct post-op checks. A permanent set of implants is then put into place, but the provisional set of implants is kept as back up for a yearly maintenance visit and for cleaning.
Dental Implants Scottsdale has several different financing options that are available for Implants In A Day. Teeth-In-A-Day is a trademark of Nobel Biocare, which is one of the most respected names in dental implants and the company was founded in 2002.
When further regular dental restorative procedures are not a viable option, Teeth-In-A-Day offers a perfect way to restore your facial appearance, restore or improve periodontal tissue and give patients more confidence in their appearance. Implants In A Day by Dental Implants Scottsdale are certainly something to smile about. Contact My Scottsdale Dentist today at 480-614-1122 to find out if dental implants are right for you.

Post Date: October 3, 2013