While many dentists consider dental implants to be a staple of effective tooth replacement services, these restoration options are still relatively unheard of for most patients. If you’re missing one or more teeth, versatile dental implant supported tooth replacement plans may be just what you need. Dental implants are positioned below the gums to replace missing tooth roots and support replacement teeth. For a single lost tooth, this is relatively straightforward. An implant post is placed, and a replacement tooth is fixed to the top of the implant. When it comes to more complex tooth replacement plans, patients have questions. What happens if I have more than one missing tooth? Do I need a dental implant and dental crown for every lost tooth? In this post, we’ll discuss some of the basics of dental implant tooth replacement for patients missing multiple teeth.
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What Happens if I Need More Than one Dental Implant?
February 7, 2018
Moore Mouthguards: Custom Fit or Over-the-counter?
December 9, 2015
Instead of waking refreshed and ready-to-go every morning, do you find yourself being greeted instead by a dull headache or sore jaw? Are your teeth starting to show evidence of wear? If so, you could be suffering from nighttime tooth grinding, also known as bruxism. It’s a common condition that, left untreated, can have serious consequences. Thankfully, nighttime mouthguards provide a good solution — but is an over-the-counter one good enough? Keep reading to find out about your Moore mouthguard from Dr. Bobby Carmen.
Choosing Cosmetic Bonding or Porcelain Veneers Norman, OK Loves
October 6, 2015
No matter how well we care for our teeth, natural wear and tear leaves its mark over time. The foods and drinks we consume daily, chewing and grinding teeth, and decreased bone density due to aging all contribute to minor cosmetic flaws like chips, cracks, and stains. When it comes to correcting smile irregularities, patients have numerous cosmetic and restorative dentistry options. Two of the most popular corrective solutions are cosmetic bonding and porcelain veneers. However, many patients are unsure which option is right for their smile, and Dr. Bobby J. Carmen and his Norman, OK dental team help patients fully understand their options, and make a decision that leave them with beautiful smiles for years to come.
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When to Ditch an Over-the-counter Mouthguard (and Why)
September 24, 2015
Are you a nighttime tooth grinder? If so, it’s a condition we also call bruxism, and its side effects are serious. Many times, adults try to self-treat nighttime conditions like bruxism — and sleep apnea, which occurs when the soft tissues of the mouth block the airway — with over-the-counter solutions, like one-size-fits-all mouth trays, snoring prevention or boil and bite mouthguards. These can provide an acceptable solution for a short period of time, but if you’ve got a real problem, you need a real, professional solution. Read more to learn about professional mouthguards from your dentist in Norman.
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Follow These Tips to Help Keep Your Mouth Cavity-Free
August 10, 2015
Cavities can put a real damper on your oral health. It can leave your teeth in pain an overly sensitive to hot and cold temperatures. It’s responsible for root canals and other dentistry services. All in all, cavities are your enemy. They’re like problem children that you can’t control. Once a cavity has formed itself on your tooth, the damage has been done. Cavities don’t have to be a problem you have to deal with, though. There are ways to avoid dealing with a cavity problem as well as keeping cavities from forming in the first place. Our office in Norman, OK wants you to know that we’re here with you every step of the way when it comes to battling cavities. There are simple steps you can take to prevent them from forming and enjoying awesome oral health. Whether you’ve dealt with a cavity problem in the past or are currently being affected by one, these helpful tips will ensure your mouth stays cavity-free. Dr. Bobby Carmen is the Norman dentist you can count on for helpful tips to keep your smile healthy!
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Tooth Replacement with the Dentist Norman, OK, Trusts
July 27, 2015
If you or someone you care about is missing teeth, then you might be familiar with the difficulties they face almost daily. The activities most people take for granted—eating, talking, smiling, laughing—may be compromised. And beyond the affects that even one missing tooth can have on your oral health, there are the consequences to your general and emotional health to consider, too. Your nutrition may suffer if you are unable to consume a well-balanced diet of fresh fruits and vegetables. Emotionally, missing teeth can make you self-conscious in both social and professional situations. Therefore, Dr. Bobby Carmen and his team in Norman, OK, offer a variety of tooth replacement options, so you can have the full and beautiful smile you need and deserve.
Dental Implants in Norman
Perhaps the most lifelike tooth replacement choice is a dental implant. This modern dental wonder not only replaces the crown of a tooth—the visible portion—but the root as well. As such, you’ll have stable base upon which Dr. Carmen can attach a natural-looking porcelain tooth restoration. As an implant dentist, Dr. Carmen will perform every step of treatment, including implant placement, at our Norman dental office. He will surgically implant a small titanium post your jawbone. As this heals, the bone and post will fuse, creating as firm a foundation as a live tooth root. Once you’ve healed, you’ll return to our office where Dr. Carmen will affix a custom crown. If you have more than one missing tooth, then implants will be positioned along your arch in order to securely hold implant retained dentures.
Full and Partial Dentures
For full and partial dentures, Norman turns to Dr. Carmen. As you might guess, full dentures replace all of the teeth on an upper or lower arch. Partial dentures, on the other hand, are designed to fit between and among your remaining teeth. Full dentures and partials contain artificial teeth on a pink, gum-colored base, and both look completely natural. With wear, they will feel natural, too. Dr. Carmen takes great care to design dentures that are comfortable and appropriately sized for your unique mouth and facial features.
Call Our Office Today
If you would like to learn more about your tooth replacement options, or if you are ready to schedule a consultation, then please call the office of Dr. Bobby Carmen. Our Norman, OK office happily offers this service to our neighbors in Noble, Goldsby, Newcastle, Moore and beyond.
Dealing With A Bit of a Bad Breath Problem? Clean It Up!
June 20, 2015
Bad breath is just plain…bad. When it hits your nostrils, it may bring out the worst expression. It’s always advisable not to hurt anyone’s feelings if they’re rocking terrible breath. If you wish your breath could smell much better, we have the tools and team to make it good-smelling again. Some people’s breath can be detected from a good ways away. Halitosis, as it’s commonly known, can have negative effects on relationships, both personal and at the office. It can keep people from talking at normal distances and can even keep conversations minimal. Think about when you’re on a date – there’s a reason everyone reaches for a stick of gum or mints. Bad breath shouldn’t be something they or you should have to deal with forever. There are ways you can freshen your breath without ever having to step into our Norman, OK office! Dr. Carmen is ready to freshen up your breath with these friendly tips.
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CEREC Same-Day Crowns in Norman, OK
May 29, 2015
In the past, needing a crown would require at least two appointments and hours of work for just a single tooth. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could start and complete a crown procedure in just one office visit? With a breakthrough innovation called CEREC same-day crowns, and today’s technology, you can start transforming your smile lickety-split. Same-day dentistry is an innovative new brand of oral treatment that shortens some traditional procedures into a single office visit. Thanks to CEREC, patients can receive inlays, onlays, crowns and veneers in only one appointment! Dr. Bobby Carmen and his team in Norman, OK will have you feeling and smiling beautiful after receiving CEREC treatment.
What Is The CEREC System?
CEREC crowns in Norman are officially here! The CEREC (Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics) system is composed of computer-assisted design (CAD) tools and a computer-assisted milling machine (CAM) that creates custom ceramic restorations. It includes a digital infrared camera for obtaining an optical impression of the damaged tooth. With CEREC, we can make almost any ceramic restoration to order, which means Dr. Carmen can place it immediately. You’ll leave our office with a full, healthy smile. A process that would have taken a couple of office visits to complete can now be taken care of in just a single visit. How cool is that?
The CAD/CAM system has been on the market for a good 30 years now and over 250 scientific studies have confirmed the clinical safety of CEREC tooth restorations. Worldwide, more than 30 million tooth restorations have been produced with CEREC.
What are the benefits of CEREC One Day Crowns?
- You get your new smile today!
- Valuable time is saved – do it over your lunch break.
- Plastic temporary crowns or fitting are a thing of the past.
- Your mouth is mapped out digitally.
- It’s natural looking color-matching to your existing teeth.
- CEREC crowns are milled from a single block of high-quality ceramic.
- CEREC crowns are non-invasive to the remaining healthy tooth.
- Less prone to cracks and flaws than other restoration services.
- Designed to combat teeth sensitivity.
- They have a natural feel and are smoothly polished and fitted to your exact bite.
Schedule Your CEREC Appointment With Us
Enjoy same-day crown treatment today! Call our office in Norman, OK and speak with our staff to schedule an appointment. We welcome all patients from the neighboring towns of Goldsby, Purcell, Moore, Oklahoma City, McLoud, Shawnee and beyond.
Dental Implants from Dr. Bobby Carmen in Norman, OK
April 29, 2015
If you have one or more missing teeth, then you know that you have several choices when it comes to tooth replacement. There are partial and full dentures, as well as fixed bridges. But perhaps the tooth replacement that provides the most natural and stable solution is a dental implant. Dr. Bobby Carmen is the Norman, OK, implant dentist with the education and training required to place and restore dental implants.
What is a Dental Implant?
Dental implants actually consist of two parts. One is the biocompatible titanium post that is surgically implanted into your jawbone beneath the open socket of a missing tooth. (If you have several missing teeth, Dr. Carmen can strategically position posts along one arch to securely hold a denture in place.) The second part is the porcelain crown that Dr. Carmen adhesively bonds to the abutment adjoining the post. Together, the titanium post and crown closely imitate the relationship between one of your natural tooth’s root and crown.
The Dental Implant Procedure
When you come to Dr. Carmen for dental implants, we’ll first make sure that you are completely comfortable. If necessary, we can provide conscious sedation or call in an anesthesiologist to administer IV sedation. The procedure then begins with minor oral surgery during which Dr. Carmen anchors the post in your jawbone. As you heal over the course of three to six months, the post and bone with fuse together, generating a strong and secure base. After healing, you’ll return to Dr. Carmen’s office for him to attach the abutment and crown. When the dental implant process is completed, you have a new tooth that looks, feels and functions much like a real tooth.
Schedule an Appointment Today
To learn more about how dental implants can restore your smile, call the office of Dr. Bobby Carmen and ask about a consultation. We serve patients in Norman, OK, as well as from Moore, the University of Oklahoma, and central Oklahoma and beyond.
Restorative Dentistry from Norman Dentist Dr. Bobby Carmen
December 15, 2014
The first job of a dentist is to preserve oral health and prevent problems. But when problems do arise—and most people don’t go through life without at least a few dental problems—it’s important to restore your oral health and your smile. When those dental problems happen, there are a number of procedures that fall into the category of restorative dentistry. Dr. Bobby Carmen in Norman, OK, is your Norman dentist who practices a variety of restorative dentistry procedures to give you back your happy smile.
Tooth-Colored Fillings
One of the most common dental problems is tooth decay. Fortunately, repair has come a long way since the days of dark, metal fillings. Today, your Norman dentist, Dr. Bobby Carmen, can use composite resins to restore teeth to an attractive and healthy state. This tooth-colored plastic mixture can be blended to find the perfect match to your teeth’s natural color.
CEREC One-Visit Crowns
For a tooth that is severely cracked, or to protect a tooth that has recently undergone root canal therapy, you’ll need a crown. Dr. Carmen offers CEREC One-Visit Crowns, which are convenient, strong and completely natural looking. After taking a 3D image of your tooth, our CEREC machine mills a strong, beautiful restoration in about an hour. We’ll permanently place the crown during your single visit, and you’ll leave our office with a full, healthy smile.
Dental Implants
If you’re missing one or more teeth, dental implants offer the most lifelike replacement. The advantage of a dental implants is that both the tooth root and crown are restored. First, Dr. Carmen implants a biocompatible titanium post in your jawbone beneath the open tooth socket. Then once the bone and implant have fused, a custom-designed crown or implant retained denture is affixed to the new tooth “root.”
Call Our Office Today
These are just some of the restorative dentistry procedures offered by your Norman dentist, Dr. Bobby Carmen. Others available include dentures and fixed bridges, inlays and onlays, root canals and full-mouth reconstructions. We serve patients in Norman, OK, as well as Moore, the University of Oklahoma, central Oklahoma, and beyond.