Dental Implants

Generally speaking, adult teeth are supposed to last a lifetime, but things do not always turn out this way. In fact, tooth loss in adults is fairly common. The permanent teeth may become loose, fall out, or require extraction due to any number of factors, including disease and dental neglect....
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If you’ve been looking into different solutions to replace your loose or missing teeth, you’ve probably come across the term “All-on-4” as you’ve researched the dental implant options available in Northern Virginia....
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Missing lateral incisors is common and is also treatable. Patients who are missing a lateral incisor may choose to go through treatment and fill the missing space with a dental implant. This is the most common option for treatment, however there are important factors to first consider, such as: Smoking habits Unfavorable root proximity and/or root alignment, particularly after orthodontic treatment Medical contraindications Young age......
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If you’re one of the many people in Northern Virginia who need to have their teeth replaced, you might be considering All-on-4 dental implants. Every year, Dr. Gocke sees patients who have questions about the dental implant process, and many of their questions come from common myths they have heard throughout the years....
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Have you ever noticed that your smile is different? Are your canines (eye teeth) closer than usual to your two front teeth? Is your smile similar to the picture displayed to the right? Then you may have a common genetic dental problem known as congenitally missing lateral incisors. Missing lateral incisors is when the teeth adjacent to the upper front two teeth are missing. This......
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There are several factors that go into deciding whether or not to get dental implants. Among the things to take into consideration when deciding on which kind of tooth replacement is best for you are the healing time, price, and durability. Before we delve into why dental implants are the best tooth replacement option, let’s talk about what exactly dental implants are in the first......
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Opioid-free pain management is an essential aspect of dental implants placement at Virginia Oral, Facial & Implant Surgery. With the growing opioid epidemic, Dr. Gocke knew he could do his part by searching for a pain management solution that would not pose additional risk to his patients. When it comes to controlling pain after receiving dental implants, Dr. Gocke uses the opioid-free Exparel Pain Management......
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Are you one of the millions of American adults with missing teeth? Dental implants are a permanent solution that can have you smiling with confidence once again—in as little as one day! Why Dental Implants Are A Good Solution Whether you are missing one tooth, multiple teeth, or all your teeth, dental implants are a wonderful way to restore your smile. You may have lost teeth due......
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A dental implant is an artificial tooth root that is surgically placed into your jaw to hold a replacement tooth or bridge in place. The benefit of a dental implant is their close resemblance to real teeth and their lack of need for support from neighboring teeth because of their permanent and stable nature.  Dental implants are ideal for those individuals who have lost a tooth or......
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