A wise person once said that everyone wants a long life, but no one wants to get old. Yet it happens. While some challenges that come with aging can’t be avoided, others can. At Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper, we help patients of all ages with their dental health issues. Gaps In Your Smile? Many […]
Think A Missing Back Tooth Is No Big Deal?
Most people are embarrassed by a missing tooth in the front of the mouth. It may not be fair, but a gaping hole would have negative connotations for just about anyone. We can address that issue with a dental implant, at Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper. But what about a missing molar? Someone who loses […]
Extraction Is Not The End Game
Have you had a tooth extracted? You may be left with a gap in your smile. Unsightly as that may be, there is more than the issue of appearance. At Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper we can address that with a dental implant. Problems With Extracted Teeth After a tooth is extracted, the bone surrounding […]
How Do Implant Dentures Work?
Dental implants are an ideal tooth restoration. They can restore anywhere from one to all missing teeth. Dental implants are available at Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper. A dental implant is a titanium post that is inserted into the patient’s jaw. What makes implants so unique is that they actually fuse with the bone, to […]
6 Reasons To Ditch Your Dentures For Dental Implants
Traditional dentures have been the only viable option for people who have lost all their teeth. But they have many drawbacks. Implant-supported dentures from Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper are a superior alternative. Dental implants are titanium posts that are inserted into the jawbone, where they fuse with the bone. Single implants can be used […]
Avoid Bone Deterioration Following Extraction
In this post from Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper, we will consider jaw bone health. To remain strong and vital, your jaw bone needs to be consistently stimulated by the pressure of chewing, biting, and talking. Each tooth has a root structure the extends into the surrounding bone. As each tooth absorbs the forces of […]
