Ft Lauderdale Family, Cosmetic, and Sedation Dentistry Blog | Dr. Thomas O'Neil

Monday, April 19, 2010

Fact or Fiction?

1. Do Implants stop bone loss?
2. Periodontal disease can cause bone loss and tooth loss?
3. Regular cleanings are not good for you?
4. Check up exams should be done every ten years?
5. You can only have sedation appointments with large procedures?


1. Fact- Implants help preserve the bone.
2. Fact- periodontal disease is the leading cause of adult tooth and bone loss.
3. Fiction- Cleanings should be done every 3-6 months depending on the patient.
4. Fiction- Routine exams and check-up x-rays should be done every 6 months.
5. Fiction- Sedation appointments can be done at any level of treatment. There are many forms of sedation. Call 954-720-9570 or email Dr. O'Neil's office for questions and concerns.

Linette and Debbie

posted by The office of Dr. Thomas O'Neil at 2:12 PM

Miami Cosmetic Dentistry, Dr. O'Neil and Associates

7707 N. University Dr., Suite 201
Tamarac, FL 33321

Call Dr. O’Neil at 800-458-9140 or fill out an online contact form so we can get in touch with you.