What comes after dental school? One of the great things about being a dentist is that, unlike my physician colleagues, I was able to practice outside of academia after just four years of undergraduate dental education. There is no required residency, fellowship, or specialty program. I have a love for several facets of dental care,
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What are these dental implants I’ve been hearing about? Implants are, simply stated, near-perfect titanium replacements for the roots of teeth. The ability of titanium and titanium alloys to fuse to bone was accidentally discovered, sort of like penicillin was. This phenomenon, termed ‘osseointegration,’ was first recognized by a Swedish orthopedic surgeon researching rabbits, in
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Welcome to Littleton Dental Care! We want you to feel at ease while you are a guest in our practice. Littleton Dental Care is the office of Dr. Brian Reeder. We are proud of our modern and inviting facilities here on Main Street in Littleton. The first thing you will notice when you arrive at
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Dentures are a time-tested and effective solution for replacing missing teeth. At Littleton Dental Care, we concern ourselves with the details of making dentures that work for our patients. There is no getting around the fact that dentures have limitations and a set of frustrations. We will do everything we can to minimize these factors.
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We now have the choice to replace the roots of teeth and eliminate the need for some bridges, partial dentures, or gaps between teeth. We accomplish this with dental implants.
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Dentistry is an art as well as a science. In the past few years, both aspects have advanced greatly. We now rarely need to use a metal base for crown. Today’s “porcelain” crowns are actually much more durable than the metal-ceramic crowns of the past, and in addition, they are extraordinarily natural-looking. In contrast with
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Dental Exam A comprehensive dental exam will be performed by your dentist at your initial dental visit. At regular check-up exams, your dentist and hygienist will include the following: Examination of diagnostic x-rays (radiographs): Essential for detection of decay, tumors, cysts, and bone loss. X-rays also help determine tooth and root positions. Oral cancer screening: Check the
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Dr. Reeder has vast experience removing teeth of all kinds, including 3rd molars, or “wisdom teeth.” There are many situations that call for the removal of a tooth or teeth. These include infection, bad positioning, an unhealthy, non-restorable tooth, or for orthodontic reasons. Most people universally consider it bad news to hear they need a
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Teeth can now be straightened without braces and wires. Clear aligners move teeth comfortably and safely without displaying metal.
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Everybody wants to look their best. Dr. Reeder is passionate about making his dental work as beautiful as possible, even when cosmetics isn’t the primary goal of treatment. Many patients are specifically interested in using dental services to enhance the appearance of their smile. They want to smile with confidence. The first thing others notice
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