If you’ve decided to have your missing teeth replaced with dental implants in Merrimack, we’d like to say congratulations — you’ve made a great choice! We know you may be having some questions right now… like how do you care for dental implants? And how long will your recovery take? That’s why we’ve taken some time to put the top questions together (with answers!) in a FAQ from Dr. Shetty to you. Keep reading to learn more about your upcoming implant procedure.
Patients who are missing one or more teeth sometimes choose to forego tooth replacement due to expense, discomfort, or anxiety associated with smile restoration. Whatever reasons patients have to avoid tooth replacement, the Dental Designs of New England team encourages them to reconsider. By replacing missing teeth, a patient ensures they are able to maintain the optimal level of oral health. We offer a variety of options, but the only solution that restores the entire smile from the roots up is dental implant supported tooth replacement.
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In dentistry, form and function go hand-in-hand—one never follows the other. If your smile looks good, then chances are your smile is a healthy one, too. In fact, research shows that people who have straight, white smiles generally have better oral as well as general health, too. Thus, when you maintain the appearance of your smile you are also taking the right steps to ensure your healthy smile, too. At Dental Designs of New England, Dr. Shetty and her staff offer a number of cosmetic dentistry procedures to help you have a beautiful and healthy smile.
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If you’ve ever had a toothache then you know that the pain can be almost unbearable. And if you’ve never had a toothache, then you can be thankful. Patients of Dr. Shetty at Dental Designs of New England can be even more thankful for her expertise and gentle touch when performing root canal therapy. A root canal is the treatment you may require if you have an infected tooth, often a source of tremendous pain.
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