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Relax in Comfort and Style at Kevin Bass DMD Cosmetic and Family Dentistry In Lansdale

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A woman in a dental chair, gloved hands visible, ready for her dental procedure or check-up.

Thank you for visiting the Kevin Bass DMD Cosmetic and Family Dentistry dental blog. Today, I’d like to address an important but often overlooked feature in our practice: the modern dental chair. Did you know that dental chairs don’t come from your local Lansdale furniture store?

An Overlooked but Critical Piece of Dental Equipment

Dental chairs were developed especially for the comfort of patients and dental providers alike. Dentists throughout the known world are encouraged by the recent innovations in seat technology.

Kevin Bass DMD at Kevin Bass DMD Cosmetic and Family Dentistry has been leaning over patients since 1989. The adjustable seat has saved Dr. Bass from discomfort as services are rendered such as family dentistry and restorative dentistry.

We’ve Been Pampering Patients Since 1989

Lansdale patients have been lying back in Kevin Bass DMD Cosmetic and Family Dentistry’s comfortable seats since 1989. The cushioned comfort has pampered our patients while allowing Kevin Bass to comfortably perform important procedures like dental implants, anxiety-free dentistry, or cosmetic dentistry. Hurray for technology!

Visit Practice in Lansdale

Visit our office at 410 N Broad St Lansdale, Pennsylvania 19446, and enjoy a spectacular view of our ceiling from any one of our singular dental chairs. Most Pennsylvania dental practices have them and there is probably not much of a difference between theirs and ours.

Discover What Sets Us Apart

What sets us apart is our personal service, professionalism, experience, and competitive pricing. With all the overhead that has to be paid for X-ray equipment, procedure supplies, utilities, and, of course, our outstanding chairs, we’re pleased to keep the price of preventative and cosmetic dentistry reasonable for our friends and neighbors in Lansdale, Pennsylvania.

Call our office today to find out if dental restoration, braces, crowns, veneers, tooth implants, sedation, teeth whitening, or any dental procedure is something we can provide for you.

We are proud to offer painless injections, cosmetic and restorative dentistry, and dental implants in a comfortable position, in a comfortable chair.

Contact Kevin Bass DMD Cosmetic and Family Dentistry:

215-368-1424

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

410 N Broad St
Lansdale, Pennsylvania
19446

 

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You Know It When You See It

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A woman in a dental chair, engaged with her phone, awaiting dental care.

You may not be able to articulate why all the characteristics blend in perfect harmony. But you know it when you see it.

We’re talking about a beautiful smile. At Kevin Bass DMD Cosmetic and Family Dentistry, beautiful smiles are our specialty.

We provide tooth implants and other cosmetic dental procedures for complete smile makeovers.

You may be surprised at how many design components Dr. Kevin Bass must consider when planning for a smile transformation.

Here are a few of the most obvious characteristics:

  • Tooth Color: shade, brightness, uniformity
  • Tooth alignment: straight or crooked?
  • Tooth size and proportions: are some teeth much larger or smaller than the rest?
  • Tooth spacing: is there crowding or big gaps between teeth?
  • Gumline margins: how much gum shows when you smile?

Here are some other considerations that may be less familiar to the layperson:

  • The portions of the teeth that are visible when the mouth is at rest
  • The relationship between the smile line and the lip line
  • Zenith points: the highest point of the gumline in relation to the center of the tooth
  • Midline placement: the smile should be centered in the middle of the lips, mouth, and face
  • Mesial inclination: the tops of the teeth should angle slightly away from the midline

If vital design principles are not observed, the smile may look ‘off’. Or it could influence the function of the teeth and jaw. For example, a cosmetic dental smile makeover completed by an inexperienced cosmetic dentist could change the patient’s bite and put unnecessary stress on the restorations.

Do not select a dental implant dentist by procedure cost alone. If you are thinking about a single tooth implant or total mouth restoration, call Kevin Bass DMD Cosmetic and Family Dentistry today to schedule a dental implant consultation.

 

Contact Kevin Bass DMD Cosmetic and Family Dentistry:

215-368-1424

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

410 N Broad St
Lansdale, Pennsylvania
19446

 

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Denture Wearers Can Preserve Their Jaw Bone and Facial Shape

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More than 36 million Americans don’t have any teeth. And 120 million are missing at least one tooth. (American College of Prosthodontists) 90% of people without teeth wear dentures. Are you one of them?

Dentures aren’t the ideal tooth replacement

If so, how are your dentures working for you? Do they slip around in your mouth? Are they uncomfortable? If so, it may be time for a reline. Dentures need to be relined occasionally so they fit right. The reason for this is because of bone loss and gum shrinkage. Think about that for a minute. Bone loss?!! Gum shrinkage?!! Kevin Bass DMD can help ensure your dentures fit comfortably and securely with a proper reline.

Let’s discuss it.

What causes bone loss?

To remain strong and vital, your jawbone needs to be continuously stimulated by the pressure of chewing, biting, and talking. Each tooth has a root structure that extends into the surrounding bone material. As each tooth absorbs the forces of everyday mouth function, it stimulates blood flow in the bone surrounding the root.

In other words, your jaw bone has an important job to do but can diminish if it’s no longer needed.

Look at this for a minute. When tooth roots are gone, your jawbone starts shrinking. And what happens when the underlying structure shrinks? The outer structure changes as well. Eventually, the shape of your face will change.

Bone loss isn’t unavoidable

Before you resign yourself to a shrinking jawbone and eventual hollowed-out cheeks, consider a better option. We’re talking about implant-secured dentures.

What are implant-secured dentures?

A dental implant is a replacement for a tooth that includes the tooth root and the visible part of the tooth. A single implant would have an abutment (connector piece) with a crown affixed. With implant-anchored dentures, the denture composes the visible part of multiple teeth connected to a smaller number of implants. In other words, instead of 1 post + 1 crown for each tooth, you may have all-in-4 which means one complete arch anchored to 4 posts.

Dentures secured by implants are held in place with permanent metal screws or posts–the root replacement part of the implant.

Permanent dental implants can be used in many different ways. For example, an implant can replace one missing tooth. Or, an implant attached to a dental bridge can replace two or three missing teeth.

In this post, however, we will first describe how implants can serve as a stable base for securing a denture to either the upper or lower arch.

How are the implants inserted?

The dental implant procedure works like this: first, the posts are surgically anchored into the jaw bone. Though “oral surgery” might sound extensive, implant placement is an outpatient procedure at your dentist’s office. For most patients, it doesn’t take much longer than filling a cavity. As with other procedures, your dentist will use a numbing agent so you will feel minimal pain.

Osseointegration

The next part of the process is critical, although the patient doesn’t have to do anything except practice good oral hygiene. In the months after implant surgery, the post integrates with the jaw bone. This biological process is called osseointegration. Your jawbone integrates into the post as if it were a natural tooth root.

Remember what we discussed earlier? The jaw bone stays healthy when stimulated by tooth roots. Your jawbone works with artificial tooth roots similarly to natural tooth roots. This is what can prevent bone recession! (When you see ads that say dental implants are truly revolutionary, it’s not hyperbole.)

Custom dentures anchored to the implants

Once the implant has securely meshed with the jaw bone, the tooth implant recipient receives a final fitment for their new implant-secured dentures. Just as with any restoration at Kevin Bass DMD Cosmetic and Family Dentistry, implant-anchored dentures are custom-fit and designed to blend perfectly with remaining teeth. If you don’t have any natural teeth, you will choose the appropriate color with the guidance of Dr. Bass.

Am I an appropriate candidate for implant dentures?

When contemplating whether to get implant-secured dentures, standard dentures, or some other restoration option, the number of missing teeth affects your specific treatment. If you have suffered extensive tooth loss but still have healthy, bone then implant dentures might work for you.

Implants bonded to a dental bridge

People with three or four adjacent missing teeth may consider two implants affixed to a dental bridge. This configuration is similar to dentures secured but the bridge covers less gum tissue at the location.

Implant-anchored dentures can change your life

Modern dental implant procedures, state-of-the-art materials, and the proficiency of dentists such as Dr. Kevin Bass, combine to create truly stunning smiles.

Call us today for a dental implant consultation and learn what’s possible for your smile.

Contact Kevin Bass DMD Cosmetic and Family Dentistry:

215-368-1424

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

410 N Broad St
Lansdale, Pennsylvania
19446

 

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Why is the 4-Step Tooth Implant Timeline Necessary?

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Replace missing teeth with a dental implant in Lansdale.

If you’ve visited our website before you know that implants are the preferable tooth restoration for most people with a missing tooth.

With the expert dental care of Kevin Bass DMD, the dental implant process can take several dental visits over a period of months.

Don’t let this discourage you. Each stage of the procedure is important.

Remember that the tooth implant timeline is not a drawback. It is indicative of the permanent nature of a tooth implant.

The Dental Implant Timeline

1. Dental Implant Examination and Assessment

A complete dental implant and restoration consists of the post or root replacement, the abutment, and the final restoration (crown, denture, bridge, or partial denture).

It all starts with a consultation.

At your first visit to Kevin Bass DMD Cosmetic and Family Dentistry, we’ll take X-rays and evaluate your mouth. We will examine your teeth, gums, and jawbone.

Be prepared to explore your physical health in general and your medical history.

If you don’t have adequate bone at the implant site, we may recommend bone grafting surgery. This common procedure is described on our website.

2. Tooth Implant Placement

The first step is to insert the titanium alloy implant into your jawbone. This is not as difficult or painful as it sounds. Most patients are surprised at how rapid and easy the procedure is.

  • First, we’ll use local anesthesia to numb the implant site.
  • Dr. Bass will make an incision in the gums. This opens the gums so the bone is accessible.
  • Then, we drill a small hole. The hole is the precise diameter and depth of the post.
  • The implant post is screwed into the hole in the bone.
  • We’ll take an X-ray to validate that the implant is in the correct place.
  • We will then sew the gums back over the implant.

Dental implant placement will take from one to two hours.

OTC pain relievers are usually enough for post-surgery soreness. Most dental implant patients can go back to work after the surgery.

Soreness and swelling should subside after a few days. An ice pack (used on the cheek, not inside the mouth) can ease swelling.

If the implant location (and missing tooth) is visible when you smile, we will create a removable partial denture or flipper. You can wear this while you are waiting for the final restoration.

Make sure you practice daily dental hygiene but be extra gentle when cleaning around the surgical site.

3. Osseointegration

Implant surgery would not be successful if your jawbone did not welcome a non-biological tooth root. Amazingly, in the vast majority of cases, the jawbone tightly fuses with the implant. This is necessary to establish an extremely tough foundation for the final restoration.

Titanium readily integrates with bone. The official term for this quality is ‘osteophilic’. For most patients, it takes from three to six months for the post and jawbone to become inseparable.

4. Placing the Final Restoration

The final step is a dental crown, bridge, or denture. A connecting piece called an abutment attaches the restoration to the artificial root(s). The crown, bridge, or denture is all that is visible at the end of the process.

Kevin Bass DMD is ready to guide you through your restorative dentistry journey. When you have your new smile at the end of this process, it will all be worth it!

Contact Kevin Bass DMD Cosmetic and Family Dentistry:

215-368-1424

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

410 N Broad St
Lansdale, Pennsylvania
19446

 

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Transform Your Smile with Dental Implants at Kevin Bass DMD Cosmetic and Family Dentistry

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Transform Your Smile with Dental Implants at Kevin Bass DMD Cosmetic and Family Dentistry

Losing a tooth can significantly impact not only our ability to chew but also our confidence and self-esteem.

Fortunately, dental technology has made remarkable strides in restorative dentistry, offering a revolutionary solution: dental implants.

At Kevin Bass DMD Cosmetic and Family Dentistry, we understand the importance of a complete and radiant smile, and our team of experts is committed to helping you regain your oral health and confidence through dental implants.

Here’s how our team can transform your smile:

What are Dental Implants?

Dental implants are artificial tooth roots made of titanium, a biocompatible material that integrates seamlessly with your jawbone. The implant acts as a sturdy foundation for replacement teeth, providing a natural look, feel, and function. Unlike traditional dentures or bridges, dental implants offer a permanent solution that can last a lifetime with proper care.

Why Choose Dental Implants at Kevin Bass DMD Cosmetic and Family Dentistry?

At Kevin Bass DMD Cosmetic and Family Dentistry, we take pride in delivering exceptional dental care and personalized treatment plans. Here’s why our dental implants stand out:

Expertise and Experience: Our dental team consists of skilled and experienced professionals who specialize in dental implantology. With their expertise and precision, you can be confident in receiving top-notch implant treatment.

Cutting-Edge Technology: We stay up-to-date with the latest dental technology to ensure that our patients receive the most advanced dental implant procedures available.

Individualized Treatment: Kevin Bass DMD Cosmetic and Family Dentistry understands that every patient’s needs are unique. We take the time to assess your oral health and design a personalized treatment plan that caters to your specific requirements and aesthetic goals.

Natural-Looking Results: Our dental implants are carefully crafted to blend seamlessly with your existing teeth, creating a natural-looking smile that will leave you feeling confident and beautiful.

The Dental Implant Process

Embarking on your dental implant journey at Kevin Bass DMD Cosmetic and Family Dentistry involves several key steps:

Comprehensive Examination: During your initial consultation, our implant specialist will assess your oral health, jawbone density, and overall suitability for dental implants. This thorough evaluation will help determine the most appropriate treatment plan for you.

Implant Placement: The dental implant is surgically placed into the jawbone under local anesthesia, offering a comfortable experience. Over time, the implant fuses with the bone through a process called osseointegration, providing a stable foundation for the artificial tooth.

Abutment Placement: Once the implant has integrated with the jawbone, a small connector called an abutment is attached to the implant. The abutment serves as the link between the implant and the replacement tooth.

Customized Restoration: The final step involves attaching a custom-made dental crown, bridge, or denture to the abutment. This restoration is designed to match the color, size, and shape of your natural teeth, resulting in a seamless smile.

Benefits of Dental Implants

Choosing dental implants at Kevin Bass DMD Cosmetic and Family Dentistry offers numerous benefits, including:

  • Improved chewing ability and speech clarity
  • Enhanced facial aesthetics and smile confidence
  • Long-lasting and durable tooth replacement
  • Preservation of jawbone structure and facial integrity
  • Minimal impact on adjacent teeth

Regain your confidence and transform your smile with dental implants at Kevin Bass DMD Cosmetic and Family Dentistry.

Our dedicated team of dental professionals is ready to provide you with exceptional care and support throughout your dental implant journey. Take the first step toward a radiant, complete smile – book a consultation today and discover the transformative power of dental implants! With Kevin Bass DMD Cosmetic and Family Dentistry, you’re one step closer to a lifetime of healthy, beautiful smiles.

Contact Kevin Bass DMD Cosmetic and Family Dentistry:

215-368-1424

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

410 N Broad St
Lansdale, Pennsylvania
19446

 

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Improve Your Smile for Yourself (And Those That Look at You)

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Looking for a long-term tooth replacement solution in Lansdale?

Not happy with your smile?

Have you been asking yourself about reinventing your smile?

Do you have a missing tooth that visually bothers you or your spouse or partner?

Could your smile be holding you back in business or social pursuits?

Are you sick and tired of loose dentures slipping around in your mouth?

Whatever the reason for considering dental implants, know that Kevin Bass DMD of Lansdale offers dental implants as a long-term tooth replacement solution that will give you the most natural-looking smile.

Go Back in Time

A permanent dental implant can give you back your original smile.

The development and use of dental implants represent one of the most remarkable advances in dentistry in many years. This has been made possible with the discovery and improvement of materials that can be put into the body. The implants are inserted into your jawbone where they are used as anchors for the new teeth. The new teeth are made to match the patient’s other teeth.

There are usually (3) phases of a dental implant process.

Dental implant placement.

The implant (or post) is surgically inserted into the jawbone. The dentist numbs the area and makes a tiny cut in the gum to expose the jawbone. The jawbone is drilled precisely to accept the implant. The implant is then screwed into the jawbone. It is then allowed to heal.

Osseointegration.

This word by definition means to heal into the bone. It is the process where the jawbone is given time to heal and mesh with the post. The implant location becomes much stronger once the jawbone integrates with the implant. Osseointegration can take from (1) month to (3) months depending on the individual.

You get your new tooth and new smile!

An abutment or attachment piece is secured to the implant. The new crown is made to look exactly like your other teeth. The size, shape, and color will all be considered prior to the final fit. The final crown may take some time to make. During this time a temporary crown is attached to the implant. The temporary crown ensures that the patient can eat and talk without any dilemmas. The temporary crown is only used until the permanent crown is ready.

Patients who have received implants find them to be the healthiest way to repair their teeth problems. Dental implants have proven to be an effective long-term solution to missing teeth.

If you are interested in tooth implants, talk to your dentist on your next visit. Your dentist will want to talk to you about your concerns and ask about any health matters. Certain diseases, medications, and chronic problems could be a concern and require further evaluation.

Contact Kevin Bass DMD Cosmetic and Family Dentistry:

215-368-1424

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

410 N Broad St
Lansdale, Pennsylvania
19446

 

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