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Jawbone Loss and Your Teeth

Oct 14, 2021 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implants, Gum disease, Oral Health, Oral Surgery, Orthodontics

Our bodies are constantly rebuilding themselves at a cellular level. Portions of older bone get removed through a process called resorption, and new bone is put in place through ossification. When we are young, ossification is working at a higher level than...

Vitamin D For a Healthier Mouth

Aug 16, 2018 | Dental Implants, Oral Health, Oral Maintenance, Oral Surgery

Many middle-aged to older Americans experience tooth loss. Many rightly want to replace those missing teeth with dental implants, but due to bone loss or a lack of bone density, they are not good candidates. Given these issues, it is important for our Placerville...