How Often Do I Need A Check Up On My Dental Implants?

When our doctors see new dental implants patients for the first time, they often find that many of them mistakenly believe that their new set of teeth will be all but carefree. Because Dr. Emery, Retana and DiFabio value patient education above all else, they are always quick to correct this misconception....
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How Long Does The Dental Implant Process Take To Complete?

One of the biggest concerns our doctors hear when they see first-time patients who are interested in having dental implants placed is how long the process will take. Many men and women have friends or acquaintances who have had dental implants and may be surprised to hear from them how long it took to get their permanent teeth placed. ...
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How Does Periodontal Disease Affect My Dental Implants?

Washington, DC men and women who either have dental implants or are considering them as their tooth replacement option, should understand how periodontal disease can affect their oral health and their dental implants. At Capital Center for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Drs. Emery, Retana and DiFabio provide every patient with the highest level of care possible in an inviting and comfortable atmosphere. ...
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Factors That Can Influence Dental Implants Success

At Capital Center for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, our founder has brought together specialists who strive to be the best at what they do. The very core of our practice is a dedication to excellence - from providing high-quality surgical procedures, to offering a warm and professional environment for our Washington, DC patients. ...
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Caring For Dental Implants

Dental implants have become the leading tooth replacement system on the dental market today. Because they are a permanent answer to your loose or missing teeth, Washington, DC men and women don’t have to deal with drawbacks of other, outdated options like slipping, sliding, and breaking dentures and partials dentures. ...
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What Happens When Dental Implants Fail and What Can I Do?

Our doctors at Capital Center for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery are recognized experts in the field of dental implantology. On top of that, our practice has been providing patients with safe, predictable, and natural-looking results for more than 30 years. If you had dental implants placed with another provider and believe your implants may be failing, our doctors can help! They are experts in revising......
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What Are Immediate Dental Implants?

There are so many advances in the world of dentistry today, and dental implants are at the top of the list! Gone are the days of only having the choice of bridges or dentures that slip and slide around your mouth! With dental implants, patients can enjoy a beautiful, durable, and permanent tooth-replacement option – and even get back to all of their favorite foods!......
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Tips To Choose The Best Oral Surgeon For Dental Implants In Washington, DC

For patients who need to have dental implants placed, trying to find the best oral surgeon for the job is a top priority. And it should be! After all, the dental implants procedure needs to be performed with expert precision and skill. In order to help you know what to look for when choosing the best oral surgeon for your dental implants procedure, we’ve put......
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How Safe Are Dental Implants?

Even though the dental world has seen amazing improvements in dental care over the last few decades, thousands of patients in our area still suffer from tooth loss. Though dentures and bridges were commonly the answer to failing teeth in the past, dental implants are the method of choice today. They provide a permanent solution for our patients – not to mention the beautiful, natural-looking......
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Does Getting Dental Implants Hurt?

Choosing to have dental implants placed is no small decision, and sometimes it’s a difficult one. With so many different options on the market today, men and women often want to choose a tooth replacement system that “appears” to be the least involved. Dental implants may sound painful, but in reality, having dental implants placed at Capital Center for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery is easy......
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