by Gary Horblitt | Apr 22, 2022 | Patient Education
Tooth loss is a mutual experience among many. Researchers estimate that over 100 million people in the United States are missing at least one tooth. After losing a tooth, it’s crucial to replace the missing tooth as soon as possible. Early intervention is essential...
by Gary Horblitt | Apr 15, 2022 | Patient Education
Most healthcare providers prefer to save a natural tooth whenever possible. But sometimes, dental fillings, crowns, and root canals are not enough to mend the damage. If your tooth has been badly impaired past the point of repair, tooth extraction may be necessary....
by Gary Horblitt | Apr 8, 2022 | Patient Education
Maxillo-facial Prosthodontic Considerations Maxillofacial Prosthodontics: The dental specialty concerned with the prosthetic rehabilitation of both intra and extra oral structures that have been affected by disease, surgery, trauma, or congenital malformation Surgical...
by Gary Horblitt | Apr 2, 2022 | Patient Education
Do you need to replace one or more missing teeth? If so, consider dental implants. Dentists regard dental implants as a reliable tooth replacement method since they mimic the function and form of natural teeth. Are you interested in starting your dental implant...
by Gary Horblitt | Mar 25, 2022 | Patient Education
Nicknamed “Laughing Gas,” nitrous oxide sedation is a mild sedative in the form of–you guessed it–gas. At his Fairfield, CT location, Dr. Gary Horblitt offers laughing gas to help patients feel relaxed during treatment. If you feel hesitant about mild sedation...
by Gary Horblitt | Mar 18, 2022 | Patient Education
In addition to negatively impacting your self-esteem, tooth loss can also affect your health if left untreated. Despite what some believe, dentures are not solely for replacing a full set of teeth. There are two primary categories of dentures: Full dentures are for...
