Dr. Laurence G. Chacker

One of the most ignored parts of our body includes our teeth and gums. We often tend to ignore these problems as we assume that these aren’t too severe to demand our attention. However, it is mostly suggested by doctors to undergo one dental check-up every once in a while in order to keep away from dental complications. It can be hard to predict problems in our mouth since the symptoms are mostly always the same. Therefore, until we see a professional who is an expert in this matter, we will not be able to solve the issue.  One of the most common problems includes getting dental implants for our teeth. Dental implants become necessary when our teeth is damaged and eroded away due to the infection from build-up of plaque and bacteria inside our mouth. The only way one can prevent the onset of this is by practicing better oral hygiene all the time. This includes brushing and flossing daily and getting a check-up once in a while from a professional dentist. However once...

In recent decades, the number of innovations in the field of dentistry has increased manifold. It has been possible to perform many procedures in ways that were earlier never thought possible to be done. While a large number of people lose their teeth on an increasing basis, the introduction of dental implants have helped to replace the teeth that have been destroyed or damaged due to cavities or certain other problems.  It is believed that proper oral health care and a dental check up once in a year can help one to stay away from cavities and bacterial infection in the teeth. However, we hardly ever go to the dentist and hope that the pain might somehow subside in a few days. This has been the trend the world over. The introduction of dental implants has been a boon for these people that do not want o see the doctor until the very end. Dental implants Lawrenceville, NJ has become quite popular in recent times as people look for new methods to replace their lost teeth. ...

We spend a major part of our money every year on looking after our bodies. Keeping healthy has become a foremost priority in most people’s lives these days. Overtime we have become more conscious of our health and well-being. A part of it can be attributed to the high standard of living of people nowadays. However, people still ignore an important part of the body-the teeth. While every year we spent thousands of our money to get heart and lung check-ups, we almost always ignore getting our teeth checked up after repeated intervals. But this is actually one of the most vital areas that need care. Prolonged delay in getting our teeth checked up can lead to irreparable damage to the teeth and gums. Periodontal diseases that affect the tooth and the gums are generally ignored since the symptoms are hard to see in the primary stages. But if not taken care of in the early phase, it can lead to significant tooth and gum problems that require the extraction of one or, maybe, several...

In the last decade, there have been numerous advances in the field of dentistry. It has become possible to do things that earlier seemed impossible to even think of. The advances have now allowed us the luxury of going for a dental implant treatment to replace the teeth we have lost due to cavities or other teeth problems. While earlier the success rate of dental implants was 55-60% and the process was thought of as risky and unpredictable, now success rates have gone up to 95%.  It is highly possible that you know someone who has gone for the dental implants procedure and found it to be effective. However, before you decide to undergo this procedure yourself, it is important that you find out all you can about the treatment procedure. Below we highlight some of the most important questions that you might have regarding dental implants: How does the dental implant work? A dental implant has three separate parts, namely the implant post/screw, an abutment and th...