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The Process of Getting a Dental Implant

As an adult, losing a tooth can be a very upsetting experience. Not only does it affect the appearance of your smile, but it can also affect your speech and dental function. The remaining teeth can start to shift or have trouble fitting together properly, leading to other dental problems. With modern tooth replacements, especially dental implants, there is no reason to suffer the complications of a missing tooth. Dental implants recreate the tooth from root to crown.

The process of getting a dental implant is a bit lengthier and more involved than that of another tooth replacement like a bridge or a partial denture. Read on as Dr. Robert Milner, who places dental implants in Mission Viejo, describes the process of getting a dental implant.

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How Long Do Porcelain Veneers Last?

Crafted from a beautiful porcelain material, veneers are an excellent way to restore beauty to imperfect teeth. Porcelain veneers can be used to improve the appearance of a single tooth, several teeth or all of the teeth that show when smiling.

Although porcelain is strong and durable, veneers don’t last forever. While they don’t have an expiration date, per se, they aren’t meant to be a permanent solution. Certain factors can affect how quickly veneers wear down and need to be replaced.

Below, Dr. Robert Milner, a cosmetic dentist serving Mission Viejo and beyond, explains how long porcelain veneers typically last, and what you can do to extend the lifespan of your veneers.

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Back-to-School Dental Tips

The beginning of September signals the start of a new school year. Parents all over our community are purchasing school clothes and stocking up on school supplies in order to get their kids ready for the new school year. What often gets lost in the shuffle of new schedules and the excitement of new experiences is an important detail: dental health. In this post, Dr. Robert Milner offers some tips to help give your child a headstart towards a healthy school year.

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