What If I Don’t Have Enough Bone for a Dental Implant?
In this video, Dr. Gloria Stingley explains why low bone volume does not automatically rule out dental implants and what steps come next.
You may feel that you do not have enough bone for an implant. Do not give up, because there are many options available. We do not want to overwhelm you with information, but the first step is an evaluation to determine what bone is available. From there, we can perform augmentations to increase bone height so implants can be placed. We encourage you to come in for a consultation, radiographs, and a full workup so we can provide you with the best treatment plan.
If you or someone you love is struggling with missing teeth or loose dentures, contact Carter-Rockbridge General Dentistry for a free screening to learn how our dental implant treatments can enhance your smile, improve your function, and restore your self-confidence.
Learn about the full range of general, cosmetic, and implant dentistry services provided by Dr. Stingley, and the advanced, minimally invasive techniques used to deliver modern dental care to patients throughout Greater Atlanta.
The price of dental care is always on people’s minds. At Carter-Rockbridge General Dentistry, we offer a minimally invasive alternative to traditional implants known as mini implants. Patients are often happy to hear that mini dental implants cost less than traditional implants. These minimally invasive implants still provide highly effective results. Dr. Gloria Stingley takes special care to ensure [...]
Many times, we don’t realize how important something is until it’s gone. We know that teeth help us chew and break down food, but it isn’t until we start living with missing teeth that many patients notice how challenging chewing can become. For edentulous patients who don’t have any teeth, especially seniors, an inability to chew can lead to a [...]
Is a wisdom tooth extraction best for everyone? Not necessarily. In recent years, it’s become increasingly common to monitor healthy wisdom teeth when they’re not causing issues. In fact, today, most adults under 40 have never had their wisdom teeth extracted. As a Norcross dentist passionate about patient education, prevention, and minimally invasive dentistry, Dr. Gloria Stingley wants you [...]
You and all of your loved ones are born with the potential for healthy, beautiful teeth that can last a lifetime. But many people delay dental care when other responsibilities take priority. If you have complex issues with your oral health, including decay, severe gum disease, and missing or broken teeth, a full mouth restoration can support your oral [...]
Are you struggling with loose removable dentures held in place by denture glue or suction? Dental implant-supported solutions help replicate the look and feel of natural teeth. There are different types of dentures that use implants for support, but one that many patients are excited about is the roundhouse bridge. This describes a full-arch replacement for all the teeth [...]
If you have been missing teeth for a long time, you might have looked into dental implants. However, the conventional route has a reputation for being invasive and lengthy. At Carter-Rockbridge General Dentistry, Dr. Gloria Stingley applies her 30+ years of restorative dentistry to her dental implant practice. Over those three decades, she has helped many patients overcome barriers [...]
A dental bridge can replace a single tooth or a row of teeth with a prosthetic replacement that looks and feels very natural. Two common categories of dental bridges are the traditional bridge and the implant bridge. Each works differently and comes with its own trade-offs, so the right choice depends on your anatomy. As a Norcross dentist who [...]
“When I was in dental school, I thought I was going to become a periodontist,” a type of dentist who focuses on treating gum disease, “because I believe in the foundation of the health of the mouth,” says Dr. Gloria Stingley. She has been practicing dentistry in Norcross for over 30 years, bringing those values to every patient evaluation. [...]
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