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Many Springfield residents are surprised when they either lose a tooth or learn that they need to have a permanent tooth removed. They are also often worried. After all, without a tooth or multiple teeth, how are you supposed to eat, much less be confident with your smile? The answer for many who are missing or facing missing teeth is getting dental implants, a procedure...

If you Google “Springfield Dental Implant Dentist” you’ll likely come up with a lot of search results of dental professionals who perform this procedure. But when it comes to getting dental implants placed, especially if you also require a tooth extraction or other pre-surgery like a jawbone tissue graft or sinus lift, you really want to make sure you’re working with a skilled dental implant...

Many Springfield, IL residents who decide to get dental implants are naturally curious about what is “off limits” following this procedure. Here’s a list of things to avoid immediately after getting dental implants placed. Wait for Your Surgery Site to Heal Before Brushing Once your dental implants heal, it’s important to practice proper oral hygiene, even on your false teeth. But immediately after your implant...

Springfield residents who choose dental implants to replace missing teeth, or teeth that need to be extracted, often choose Dr. Cross because of his reputation with his commitment to precision and his microsurgical approach. A periodontist who is also the only one in the Midwest to offer microsurgery, Dr. Cross has experience with placing dental implants and minimizing recovery time for his patients. However, once...

Whether you’re a Springfield, IL resident who’s missing multiple permanent teeth, or you’ve been told you need several teeth extracted due to other reasons, you’re probably wondering what your teeth replacement options are. After all, you still want to be able to enjoy all your favorite solid foods and feel confident when speaking. While bridges and partial dentures used to be the replacement system of...

Springfield residents interested in dental implants often find there’s a lot of information on the Internet about dental implants. Unfortunately, not all of this information is true. In order to help debunk some of the most common myths about this built-to-be-permanent tooth replacement system, Dr. Cross has prepared this blog post for you. Myth #1: You Can Only Get Dental Implants for Oral Health Reasons...

If you have one or more teeth that need to be removed (or have already been removed), you’re likely looking to replace them with dental implants. When it comes to getting these tooth replacement systems placed, you probably have a lot of questions. Springfield, IL residents who are curious about dental implants are encouraged to contact Dr. Cross, for more information about the procedure. There...