Dental Implants

Jul8

Let That Winning Smile Shine!

Categories: Dental health, Dental Implants, Restorative dentistry

Everyone wants a winning smile. But as we age, it can get harder and harder to keep your smile brilliant. We have good news! Cosmetic dentistry from Eric Hull DDS Aesthetic & General Dentistry in Comstock Park MI can transform your smile!

Cosmetic dentistry is a range of dental procedures that can revitalize your winning smile. And that, in turn, can give your self-confidence a real shot in the arm.

Cosmetic dentistry includes the following:

  • Teeth Whitening: Who wouldn’t like a brighter smile? Teeth whitening is a quick and easy way to make the color of your teeth lighter and more pleasing. Professional whitening is more effective than any available over-the-counter product.
  • Porcelain Veneers: Thin shells of medical-grade ceramic are custom-made to fit over the front of your teeth. They can mask chips, cracks, or gaps between teeth. They’re even good for strengthening teeth with worn enamel.
  • Invisalign® Clear Braces: Virtually invisible, clear braces can improve your bite by straightening slightly crooked teeth. People love them because they come out at mealtime and when you brush and floss.

Any one of these can improve your smile. Put two more or more of them together and you will have a brand-new smile!

Cosmetic dentistry from Eric Hull DDS Aesthetic & General Dentistry in Comstock Park MI can make your winning smile shine! We’ve helped people from Ada, Belmont, Grand Rapids, Sparta, Walker and Rockford, MI, who also some to our practice for general and restorative dentistry. Contact us today!

Contact Eric Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry:

616-784-2377

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

769 York Creek Dr NW
Comstock Park, Michigan
49321

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Apr1

Getting a Dental Implant in Comstock Park MI

Categories: Dental Implants, General Dentistry

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Want to transform your smile? Getting a dental implant from Eric Hull DDS Aesthetic & General Dentistry in Comstock Park, MI is a surprisingly easy process! Below is a summary of the implant process.

  1. If bone grafting is necessary, we would allow 3-6 months healing prior to beginning your implant journey. However, if the jaw has sufficient bone structure to support an implant, you may skip this step altogether!
  2. The implant consists of a titanium post that is inserted into your jaw to provide support for additional restorations. We would then allow the implant 3 months to integrate with the bone.
  3. One more visit to the oral surgeon, to check the implant’s integration, certifies that you’re ready for the final steps.
  4. You would follow up with our office for a final impression and then return a few weeks later to receive your crown or denture.

Call Us Today

If you are embarrassed by missing teeth or ill-fitting dentures, don’t wait any longer. Dental implants look and feel like natural teeth. Implants can serve as a sturdy foundation for dentures, support a dental bridge, or replace a damaged tooth, without disturbing the surrounding teeth.

Since dental implants fuse with your jaw bone, they also help prevent bone loss.

If you are missing one or more teeth, please call Eric Hull DDS Aesthetic & General Dentistry in Comstock Park, MI and schedule a consultation to discuss your dental implant options. We’ve helped people throughout Ada, Belmont, Grand Rapids, Sparta, Walker and Rockford, MI, who also come to us for complete cosmetic and general dentistry. Contact us today!

Contact Eric Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry:

616-784-2377

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

769 York Creek Dr NW
Comstock Park, Michigan
49321

 

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Mar25

Are Dental Implants Experimental?

Categories: Dental Implants, Restorative dentistry

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Dental implants have been placed in the mouths of millions of people. They look and function just like natural teeth and are available at Eric Hull DDS Aesthetic & General Dentistry in Comstock Park MI.

An implant is a titanium post that is inserted into your jaw. Once the implant has integrated with the bone, the implant/implants may be restored with a custom abutment and crown/bridge or denture. One implant is a solid support for one artificial tooth. Several implants can support a bridge or a denture.  Its’ ability to fuse with the bone is what makes implants so successful.

Dental implants dramatically improve your ability to bite and chew, restoring your smile. They also help prevent bone loss that is common for people with missing teeth.

At Eric Hull DDS Aesthetic & General Dentistry in Comstock Park MI we have placed many implants, on patients from Ada, Belmont, Comstock Park, Grand Rapids, Sparta, Walker and Rockford, MI. People also come to us for cosmetic and family dentistry. Contact us today!

Contact Eric Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry:

616-784-2377

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

769 York Creek Dr NW
Comstock Park, Michigan
49321

 

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Sep17

Change Your Life In 4 Steps

Categories: Dental Implants, Restorative dentistry

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Implant-supported dentures  may sound like a dream come true: dentures that are attached to the jaw, and surpass traditional dentures in appearance and functionality. At Eric Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry in Comstock Park, they are a reality!

When it comes to artificial teeth, implant-supported dentures are a whole new ballgame.

Here is the process:

  1. Examination and Assessment
    During your first visit, we take X-rays and assess your mouth and the condition of your teeth, gums, and jawbone.
  2. Implant Placement
    Dental implants are titanium posts that are inserted into the jaw at an oral surgeon’s office.
  3. Integration
    What makes implants so effective is that they actually fuse with the jaw bone. It takes at least a few months for them to fully integrate, a process called osseointegration.
  4. Final Restoration
    Once the implants have fused they are strong enough to support the final dental arch or arches.

At Eric Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry in Comstock Park we have placed implant dentures in patients from Ada, Belmont, Grand Rapids, Sparta, Walker and Rockford, MI. We also offer cosmetic dentistry, Invisalign clear braces, and much more. Call us for an appointment today!

Contact Eric Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry:

616-784-2377

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

769 York Creek Dr NW
Comstock Park, Michigan
49321

 

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Aug27

Implant Dentures: Strength and Stability

Categories: Dental Implants, Missing Teeth

Implant dentures Comstock ParkDentures that rest on the gums have been the standard in tooth replacement for many generations. But a change is underway, and they are no longer the only option. At Eric Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry in Comstock Park, we offer dentures supported by dental implants.

Dental implants are titanium posts that are inserted into your jaw, where they fuse with the bone. One implant can support one artificial tooth. Multiple implants can support a full dental arch.

Implant-supported dentures have many benefits:

  • Stability. They don’t move around in your mouth.
  • Like a New Root. Dental implants promote healthy bone by mimicing a tooth root.
  • Bone Retention. The implant prevents bone recession and stimulates blood circulation.
  • Comfort. No gum irritation.
  • Appearance. Get your smile back!

Implant-supported dentures from Eric Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry in Comstock Park can transform your life. We have placed them in patients from Ada, Belmont, Grand Rapids, Sparta, Walker and Rockford, MI, who also come to us for Invisalign clear braces and complete family and cosmetic dentistry. Call our office to schedule an appointment today!

Contact Eric Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry:

616-784-2377

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

769 York Creek Dr NW
Comstock Park, Michigan
49321

 

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Aug13

Implants Prevent Denture-Related Health Problems

Categories: Bone Recession, Dental Implants, Missing Teeth

tooth implants Comstock ParkAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 25% of adults over 65 have no remaining teeth. Many people with missing teeth choose conventional dentures. But there is a better, state-of-the-art alternative at Eric Hull DDS in Comstock Park.

PROBLEMS WITH DENTURES

Conventional dentures usually fit properly at first. But the mouth changes as you age and normal wear and tear takes its toll. Eventually, the dentures will need to be relined or replaced. In addition:

  • Ill-fitting dentures can aggravate gums and cause inflammation. Inflammation can result in additional health issues.
  • Dentures can change a person’s bite, which impacts the (jaw) joint. This, in turn, can lead to pain in the face, neck, and head.
  • Dentures trap food debris. This can result in gum disease.
  • Missing teeth eventually result in bone loss. When the jaw no longer has tooth roots, it shrinks and recedes.
  • With dental implants you can avoid these issues.

Dental implants are titanium posts inserted into your jaw. Once the post fuses with the bone, it provides a solid base of support, much like a natural tooth root. One implant can support one artificial tooth, and several can support dentures.

Implant-supported dentures from Eric Hull DDS in Comstock Park may be the best investment you ever make. We have placed them in patients from Ada, Belmont, Grand Rapids, Sparta, Walker and Rockford, MI. People also come to us for Invisalign clear braces, and our full range of general and cosmetic dentistry services. Call today!

Contact Eric Hull DDS:

616-784-2377

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

769 York Creek Dr NW
Comstock Park, Michigan
49321

 

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Jun18

Are Dental Implants Really Like Natural Teeth?

Categories: Dental Implants, Restorative dentistry

Do dental implants really function like natural teeth? That question comes up at Stewart & Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry in Comstock Park, as patients weigh their tooth replacement options.

Dental implants may sound too good to be true, but they really do look and function like natural teeth.

We’ll use this space to describe exactly what dental implants are. First of all, a clarification: a dental implant is not, strictly speaking, a replacement tooth. An implant is really a titanium post that we insert into the jaw; the post is a support for the artificial tooth.

Implants are typically made of titanium, which is fully compatible with human bone. This is one of the great things about them: they completely fuse with the bone and become a part of the body. Cases of rejection are rare.

The implant acts as a substitute for the tooth root that was lost along with the natural tooth. One implant can support one artificial tooth, and several can support a bridge or full dental arch.

The process, on average, takes about six months, start-to-finish. Once it’s fully healed most patients can’t tell the difference between the implant and a natural tooth. They’ve got full biting and chewing power, and teeth that look as real as they function.

At Stewart & Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry in Comstock Park we offer single tooth dental implants and implant-supported bridges and dentures. Patients throughout Ada, Belmont, Grand Rapids, Sparta, Walker and Rockford, MI are enjoying their benefits. They also come to our practice for clear braces from Invisalign, complete cosmetic dentistry, and much more. Schedule your next checkup with us today!

Contact Stewart & Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry:

616-784-2377

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

769 York Creek Dr NW
Comstock Park, Michigan
49321

 

Mar26

Go Back In Time

Categories: Dental Implants, General Dentistry, Restorative dentistry

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So you’ve lost some teeth and hesitate to smile because of the gaps. If only you could go back in time and regain that full-toothed smile you once had. Guess what? With dental implants from Stewart & Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry in Comstock Park, you can!

For most patients, a dental implant is the ideal replacement for a missing tooth, because it replaces both the root and crown. They feel so authentic that some people forget they’re there!

A dental implant is a titanium post inserted into the jaw, where it fuses with the bone. A supporting device (called an abutment) and crown connect to the post.

While a single implant can support one artificial tooth, multiple implants can support a bridge, and even a full dental arch.

Dental implants are available here at Stewart & Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry in Comstock Park. Patients from Ada, Belmont, Grand Rapids, Sparta, Walker and Rockford MI also come to our office for clear braces from Invisalign, and complete cosmetic dentistry services. Schedule an appointment with us today!

Contact Stewart & Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry:

616-784-2377

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

769 York Creek Dr NW
Comstock Park, Michigan
49321

 

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Jan1

Are Dental Implants For Real?

Categories: Dental Implants, Restorative dentistry

When an adult tooth is lost, it won’t grow back. But artificial teeth supported by dental implants from Stewart & Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry in Comstock Park are a lifelike replacement option!

Dental implants are titanium posts that are placed in your jaw where they fuse with the bone. They can support artificial teeth that look and function like the real thing. One implant can support one artificial tooth, while several can support a full dental arch.

BENEFITS

Supporting lifelike replacement teeth are one of the biggest benefits of dental implants. Your ability to bite and chew is virtually normal. And that’s to say nothing of your restored smile!

But implants do even more. When a tooth is lost the bone around it begins to deteriorate. In time that results in a sunken appearance in the face. Dental implants help to prevent that loss of bone mass.

Having an implant inserted into your jaw bone is, strictly speaking, a surgical procedure. Most patients breeze through it and are able to resume their usual activities by the next day. Post-procedure discomfort is usually mild and can be controlled with over-the-counter pain medication.

Dental implants may sound too good to be true, but at Stewart & Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry in Comstock Park they are for real! Patients from Ada, Belmont, Comstock Park, Grand Rapids, Sparta, Walker and Rockford, MI also come to our office for Invisalign clear braces, and complete cosmetic and family dentistry. Please call our office to schedule an appointment today!

Contact Stewart & Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry:

616-784-2377

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):


769 York Creek Dr NW
Comstock Park, Michigan
49321

 

Nov13

Are There Drawbacks to Dental Implants?

Categories: Dental Implants, Restorative dentistry

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Dental implants might sound like some futuristic solution to missing teeth. But they’ve become part of mainstream dentistry, and are available at Stewart & Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry in Comstock Park.

Most patients have a lot of questions about dental implants once they seriously begin to consider them.

Dental implants as we know them today have been around for decades and humans have actually been tinkering with permanent replacement teeth for thousands of years. Modern implants were made possible by the discovery that titanium fuses with bone. Once that happens, the post – which is the actual implant – provides a rock-solid support for one or more replacement teeth.

Patients at Stewart & Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry are delighted and even amazed by their dental implants. People from Ada, Belmont, Grand Rapids, Sparta, Walker and Rockford, MI are enjoying restored chewing ability and restored smiles. We also offer Invisalign clear braces, and cosmetic and restorative dentistry services. Please call for an appointment today!

Contact Stewart & Hull Aesthetic & General Dentistry:

616-784-2377

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):


769 York Creek Dr NW
Comstock Park, Michigan
49321

 

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