Copper Basin Oral Surgery

12/13/2025

The effects of missing adult teeth can depend on how many teeth are missing and where. The functional impact can reduce chewing efficiency, shift the adjacent teeth, introduce early bone loss, and drive poor bite alignment. It can also impact confidence due to space growing between teeth and the symmetry of your smile. Left untreated these effects only get worse over time so it is highly recommended that you see a professional to help provide you options.

12/12/2025

Dental implants themselves can't get cavities because they're made of titanium and porcelain/ceramic, materials bacteria can't decay like natural tooth enamel; however, you still need excellent oral hygiene to prevent issues like gum disease (peri-implantitis) and decay in your natural teeth, which can loosen or damage the implant over time, making them a cavity-proof but not care-free option.

12/12/2025

12/09/2025

If you’ve been told implants are only about looks, think again. Here are 5 reasons why:
1️⃣ They Protect Your Jawbone Missing teeth cause bone loss over time. Implants actually stimulate the jawbone, keeping your facial structure strong and preventing that “sunken” look.
2️⃣ They Restore Real Chewing Power Unlike dentures, implants let you bite and chew confidently. Hello apples, salads, and steak without worry!
3️⃣ They Keep Other Teeth From Shifting A gap acts like an open invitation for other teeth to drift out of place, leading to bite issues and future dental work. Implants lock everything in alignment.
4️⃣ They Improve Speech & Comfort No slipping, no clicking, no adjusting. Implants feel and function like natural teeth, making daily life smoother and more comfortable.
5️⃣ They Support Overall Health Better chewing = better digestion. And replacing missing teeth helps reduce strain on the jaw and prevents TMJ issues.

12/09/2025

If a tooth is taking forever to appear, or something just feels off, it could be a number of things. One unusual growth that can cause this is called an odontoma. This tooth-tissue growth shows up when your dental cells get a bit too creative. Most people don’t feel a thing, and dentists usually spot it on routine X-rays. But it can slow down a tooth coming in or cause some swelling, so removing it is the go-to fix. Why does it happen? Could be genetics, old trauma, or just your mouth doing its own thing.

12/05/2025

Brushing your teeth does only about 60% of the job when it comes to ridding you of the bacteria in your mouth. Flossing helps deal with the 40%.

12/05/2025

Bedtime Stories with Dr. Ben

12/04/2025

How many times a week do you brush your teeth?

12/04/2025

John is often considered the quiet one of the bunch

12/03/2025

Periodontal disease is a chronic infection and inflammation of the gums and supporting tissues around teeth. It damages gum tissue, destroys the periodontal ligament, and erodes the bone that supports teeth. Over time, this can lead to your teeth loosening ultimately leading to tooth loss, and increased systematic health issues like heart disease and diabetes complications. Don’t wait for the new year to make resolutions for your health. The mouth is the gateway to your overall health, so a healthy mouth leads to a healthy body.

12/03/2025

What is bite force?
Why is it important? Today Dr. Ben covers why these facets of our dental state are detrimental to our daily lives.

12/02/2025

Most people use 150–200 psi (pounds per square inch) of bite force to comfortably chew a steak. Dentures provide much less strength, often only 10–30% of natural bite force, which making tougher foods harder to manage. Dental implants restore far greater function, reaching 70–90% of natural bite force, allowing for easier, more efficient chewing in devouring your favorite cut of steak.