Answers to Common Orthodontic Questions
Dental implants are a popular and effective long-term solution for replacing missing teeth. They are essentially artificial tooth roots that are surgically placed into the jawbone beneath the gum line. Once integrated with the bone, they provide a strong and stable foundation for various types of dental restorations, such as crowns, bridges, or dentures.
Once Dr. Charvet sets a metal post under your gum line, it will take anywhere from 3 to 6 months for the jawbone to fuse with the implant. This will vary depending on the location of the implant and the patient's own healing time.
Yes! Charvet Dental Center offers Invisalign® clear aligner treatment to teenagers and adults in the Metairie, LA area.
A dental crown is a tooth-shaped "cap" that is placed over a tooth or a dental implant to restore its shape, size, strength, and appearance. When cemented into place, a crown fully encases the entire visible portion of a tooth that lies at and above the gum line.
Typically, dental crowns can last anywhere from 5 to 15 years, and often even longer. With excellent oral hygiene and care, some crowns can last for 20 to 30 years or more.
For any treatments that involve sedation dentistry, you will need someone else to drive you home after your procedure has finished. You'll likely want to take it easy anyway afterward, since you'll feel sluggish. Relax at home, and you should feel up to your normal activities by tomorrow.
Generally, your child can start to brush their teeth on their own somewhere between 6 and 8 years old. However, even at this age, most kids still might need your help and supervision.