Posted on 7/16/2020 10:00 AM By Nashville Periodontal Group
Dental implants can help you regain all the beauty, strength, and function of a healthy set of teeth after tooth loss. More than an investment in your smile, they’re an investment in your quality of life. With them you can enjoy a more satisfying diet, carefree smiles and laughter, and renewed confidence. If you wish to experience all these benefits, it’s important that you not settle for cheap dental implants. Quality materials are key, as are strong credentials for your implant provider. You should always choose a reputable periodontist in Nashville, TN for implant placement.
With over 40 years of experience in dental implant placement, periodontist Dr. Bill Akin is an authority in the field. Few are better qualified to explain the risks of cheap dental implants, all of which can result in more discomfort, chair time, and expense for you:
Implant Failure. After placement, implants gradually and permanently fuse with your jawbone—a process called osseointegration. Dental implan ...
Posted on 6/17/2020 10:00 AM By Nashville Periodontal Group
Dental implants have the potential to be life-changing. If you’re missing teeth, they can allow you to eat a full, satisfying diet, speak clearly, and smile confidently again. Implants are the best overall replacement for missing teeth available today. But are they right for you? Since you should always approach any treatment as an educated patient, get answers to all your questions before committing to dental implants in Nashville, TN.
The dental professional best qualified to answer your questions and place your implants is a periodontist. With more than four decades in that field, Dr. Bill Akin wants you to know the answers to these very important questions:
1. Am I a Candidate for Dental Implants?
If you have one or more missing teeth, you probably are. You may need some preparatory procedures, however.
2. How Many Visits Are Required for Implants?
Many patients are qualified to receive dental implants with functional provisional crowns in a single surgical visit. Treatment ...
Posted on 5/18/2020 9:00 AM By Nashville Periodontal Group
Is our oral health really connected to our overall health? Find out if it's a fact or a myth!
Posted on 4/20/2020 9:15 AM By Nashville Periodontal Group
Dental fear or anxiety can be a serious concern for many patients. Being worried about your upcoming procedure can lead many patients to put off important dental care. However, dental problems typically don’t get better on their own, and putting them off will just make things get worse in the future. That's why we offer IV sedation! Any level of dental anxiety can feel the relief they need with our IV sedation treatment.
Posted on 3/12/2020 10:00 AM By Nashville Periodontal Group
Through specialized dental techniques and procedures known as bone grafting, you can restore a faltered jaw and enjoy the health you deserve.
Posted on 2/21/2020 10:00 AM By Nashville Periodontal Group
If you have been diagnosed with gum disease, you need to take action with the help of someone like Dr. Bill Akin, our periodontist in Nashville, TN
Posted on 1/16/2020 10:00 AM By Nashville Periodontal Group
Nashville, TN periodontist Dr. Bill Akin and his team of professionals are ready to answer your most pressing concerns about gum disease.
Posted on 12/13/2019 10:00 AM By Nashville Periodontal Group
Do you think you might have the warning signs of pregnancy gingivitis, such as swollen gums, bleeding gums or bad breath?
Posted on 11/14/2019 10:00 AM By Nashville Periodontal Group
Periodontist Dr. Bill Akin in Nashville, TN often recommends that patients follow a few healthy regimens and protocols to lower their risk of losing a tooth.
Posted on 10/11/2019 10:00 AM By Nashville Periodontal Group
One of the most common questions we are asked at Nashville Periodontal Group, is what the overall dental implant cost is when missing teeth need to be replaced.