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Can I get dental implants if I had congenitally missing lateral incisors?

May 23, 2016

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Sometimes teeth don’t develop as expected, and sometimes the missing teeth are in the front.  Seeking a perfect smile can include dental implants to fill the spaces.  Can it be done if the case is from congenitally missing laterals?  If we aren’t REPLACING teeth, are dental implants an option? Dr Lance Timmerman explains….

What teeth whitening is best for an ex smoker?

March 30, 2016

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Does “never been whitened before” matter?  Some products are better than others, so what do you do?  Dr Lance Timmerman explains

Why is the dentist charging me about $1000 to clean my teeth?

January 27, 2016

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Patients often get confused, and it is understandable when so many dentists can’t agree with diagnosing or treating multiple issues.  A common one: why is a teeth cleaning so expensive at one office and virtually nothing at another (insurance pays the entire thing)?

 

Dr Lance Timmerman explains.

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Beat the Heart Attack Gene.  Most people think that they are not at risk of a heart attack if they control their cholesterol and blood pressure, but they aren’t aware of other major risk factors. The good news is that with the right information and strategies, heart attacks are preventable—even if heart disease runs in the family.

Am I a candidate for porcelain veneers?

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A porcelain veneer smile makeover can change a life.  Is this service limited to certain people, or can ANYONE get one? Dr Lance Timmerman explains….

Should I have my wisdom teeth pulled?

January 25, 2016

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As the population ages and is living longer, they are keeping more of their teeth than in the past, including wisdom teeth.  Does that mean people can/should keep them? Dr Lance Timmerman explains