Dental implants have become a popular and effective option for replacing missing teeth. They’re a permanent solution that can restore oral health, improve appearance, and enhance self-confidence. However, as with any medical procedure, complications with implant placement can occur. This can affect the implant’s success and the patient’s overall health. Dr. Barry Brace, a renowned…
We all try to look and feel our best, right? We exercise, eat clean, and do everything possible to maintain a healthy image. Despite all that, there are things that a healthy lifestyle simply just cannot always prevent. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 70 percent of Americans between the ages of…
Having a healthy jawbone and gums is important for the success of your dental implants. If you are interested in implants for restoring your teeth or you have already have an implant and are concerned about gum disease, you have come to the right place. Let Dr. Brace and his team explain how this common…
What is Dental Tourism? In recent years, traveling abroad for medical care has become a popular option for individuals looking to save money on treatments. Dental tourism accounts for about half of all medical travel globally. In the United States, dental tourism has steadily become more and more popular What Pushes Patients to Travel for…
With dentures, you run the risk of serious damage to your smile. Learn why Dr. Brace recommends mini dental implants as a long-lasting alternative to removable dentures and partials.
While your smile is designed to last a lifetime, accidents can happen. If you’re missing most or all the teeth in an arch, it’s time to invest in a tooth replacement option that enhances every aspect of your oral health. One such dental investment is All-on-4 implant dentures, a revolutionary concept that lets patients enjoy…
If you’re living with missing teeth, you’re probably looking to replace them pretty quickly. A lot of our St. Louis patients opt for dental bridges or dentures when shopping around for tooth replacement options. And while dentures and dental bridges are better than living with missing teeth, we want everyone to understand some of the…
Dental anxiety is actually one of the top reasons that St. Louis patients avoid the dentist. Whether it was a previous bad experience or anxiety in general, it tends to prevent patients from getting the dental care that they need, especially dental implants for missing teeth. But by trusting in the sedation dentistry skills of…
As 2016 comes to a close, many people start to take stock of what they’ve achieved this year or what they could do better. For some patients, this could mean taking better care of their smiles for this coming year. Maybe they’ve noticed some stubborn coffee stains on their teeth, or perhaps a cracked, or…