All-On-4 vs. Single Dental Implants: What’s the Difference?

If you’re considering dental implants to replace missing teeth, you may have heard of both single dental implants and All-On-4 dental implants. But what are they, and how do they differ? This blog post will discuss the main difference between single dental implants and All-On-4 dental implants and how to determine which is best for … Continued

What Is a Bone Graft? Exploring Bone Grafting for Dental Implants

What Is a Bone Graft? Exploring Bone Grafting for Dental Implants If you’ve been considering a dental implant, you may have heard of bone grafts as part of the process. A bone graft is a procedure used to increase or add to the amount of bone in an area. In this blog post, we’ll explore … Continued

Alcohol and Your Dental Health

Abusing alcohol is detrimental to your entire wellbeing, but the way alcohol affects oral health isn’t something that’s discussed very often. There are obvious effects of heavy drinking, but even the occasional alcoholic beverage can be damaging to your oral health. Most alcoholic drinks are very acidic. Foods and drinks high in acid are damaging … Continued

Candidates for Dental Implants

Dental implants are becoming the most popular choice for adults missing their teeth. Chances are that if you can undergo any type of routine dental procedure, you’re probably a good candidate for dental implants. Good Candidates Dental implants are suitable for those who: Below are a few scenarios that may affect your candidacy, but you … Continued

The Link Between Dry Mouth and Menopause

It’s been shown that women who are going through menopause are more likely to experience dry mouth than at any other period of life. Dry mouth can create many dental problems, which is why women going through menopause are at an increased risk of suffering from gum disease and gingivitis. Saliva keeps your mouth moist … Continued

6 Causes of Gum Recession

Many people are concerned about receding gums only because it can have a negative effect on their smile! Many don’t realize that gum recession can be the result of even more alarming conditions or habits. Common Causes For Gum Recession Below are six things that can contribute to receding gums: Here at Highlands Ranch Periodontics, we … Continued

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