Missing several teeth makes everyday activities like eating, speaking, and smiling feel more difficult. The cumulative effects of struggling to enjoy your favorite meals or feeling embarrassed in social settings can undermine your well-being. Unfortunately, traditional dentures can be a hassle, while replacing every tooth with an implant may be prohibitively expensive. Modern solutions are… Read More
by Dr. Jefferson Lee Clark | Prosthodontist | Roseville, CA If you’re facing a tooth extraction and considering dentures, you’re not alone—and you’re in the right place. At Clark Prosthodontics, we specialize in restoring full function and beauty to your smile. Whether you’re preparing for your first set of dentures or upgrading from an older… Read More
Because of their longevity (as well as other benefits and advantages), dental implants continue to be popular as an option for replacing lost or damaged teeth. A good amount of planning and preparation goes towards determining the best available options or recommendations for you and your teeth. Your dentist will be with you every step… Read More
Dental implants are essentially replacement teeth, or more accurately, replacement tooth roots. Even as practices in modern dental care have had innovations in leaps and bounds, millions of Americans still suffer from tooth loss– whether through tooth decay, injury, some form of gum disease, cancer, or regular wear and tear. While they are built for… Read More
Root canals have had a bad reputation of sorts. A lot of people still think that root canals are horrendously painful, or that the trauma can get you a fever, or that an extraction is a way better option. These are common myths, and misconceptions dentists have to deal with, according to the American Association… Read More
Partial dentures, often called partial removable dentures, is a dental solution for missing teeth which uses artificial teeth fastened onto an acrylic gum-colored plate and a metal framework to attach to existing natural teeth. A partial denture appliance made of high quality materials is an aesthetically appealing and affordable solution to missing teeth, whether those… Read More
There are many specialties when it comes to dentistry. You have a General Dentist that can do a variety of different procedures; fillings, cleanings, root canals, extractions, implants, etc…Then there are specialty dentists that specialize in one type of procedure. Orthodontists specialize in Orthodontics, Endodontists specialize in root canals and a Prosthodontist specializes in the… Read More
Missing teeth can be an uncomfortable situation. It can hinder people from wanting to smile. It can make people not want to be in social situations. Your speech can be impeded due to the spaces in your mouth. However, there are many options to help with missing teeth, both permanent and non-permanent. Permanent options: Tooth… Read More
Taking care of our teeth is a very important part of our everyday life. If one does not take care of their teeth, then tooth day, or cavities, is likely to occur. The reason this happens is because the bacteria living in our mouths makes acid, and this acid will eat away at our teeth…. Read More
Dental Implants offer many advantages; However, some patients might have mixed emotions about the procedure due to its nature. There are a few things that you can do to help prepare yourself to make sure that your experience goes smooth, and you have an excellent recovery. Before you go through the implant process, you might… Read More
