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Serving Clients from Rocklin, Roseville, Lincoln, Granite Bay, Auburn, Folsom, Fair Oaks, Carmichael, Antelope and Sacramento.
Craig S. Wada, D.D.S.
6000 Fairway Drive, Suite 9
Rocklin, CA 95677
(916) 630-9048
CWada@aol.com
Dentistry News
We are proud to have been chosen by local channels KOVR and KCRA, as well as Comstock's Magazine, for the quality of Dr. Wada's dental services, and the relaxing, safe atmosphere of the office. A special thanks to Diana Penna, news anchor for Channel 13 - we all appreciate the time and energy you generously invested to produce the series about our office! We are some of your biggest fans! Thank you for the spectacular job you did of letting patients know they can receive quality dental care comfortably.
Dr. Wada provides all of the services of a dentist but at a specialty level. As a Maxillofacial Prosthodontist, he is uniquely qualified to provide a wide range of services. Patients who have scheduled a long appointment, or who find dentistry stressful, are welcome to schedule a massage prior to or after appointments. Services include:
Dental Implants
One of the most exciting innovations in dentistry has been dental implants. For the last 25 years, this highly effective means of replacing teeth has evolved into a successful and predictable science. Since the inception of commercially distributed implants almost a quarter of a century ago, the field of implantology has undergone a rapid evolution.
In modern dentistry, implants are successfully used to replace a single missing tooth, multiple missing teeth, or even to restore an entire upper or lower jaw that has no teeth at all. Implants are a very effective means of stabilizing a partial or full denture.
To find out if implants would benefit you, contact a Prosthodontist in your area, or call our office for a consultation. After the exam, Dr. Wada can tell you exactly what choices you have, what the process will be, and the costs involved. ____________________________________________________________________
Dear Dr. Wada...
(As seen in Sacramento Magazine and The News and Review)
Dear Dr. Wada:
I am a 68-year-old woman, and am missing several teeth. I am interested in possibly replacing them with implants, but I am concerned about my age. I've looked on the Internet, but seem to get conflicting information. Can you help?
Dear Reader:
At this time, we are living longer, more productive, and healthier lives than ever before. In 1860, half the population was 20 years old or younger. In 1994, half were age 39 or older. By 2030, experts predict half the people on the planet will be 40 years or older. One eighth of our current population is 65 years or older. Three in four people aged 65 to 75 consider themselves to be in excellent health, while 2 in 3 people aged 75 and older are still enjoying life to the fullest. There is no question that the ability to smile, chew, and even kiss with confidence is critical to our health and quality of life. We are now referring to healthy, active seniors as the "Young Old." In this day and age, if you have a skilled dentist, almost all tooth loss can be prevented. However, if you have already lost teeth, and are among the Young Old, implants can be an excellent option for replacing missing teeth, but there are several important things every patient should know and do before making a final decision:
- Understand that where the implants will be placed is very important. Different parts of the mouth are more predictably restored with implants than others.
- The amount and quality of jawbone present in the area implants are placed is also important. If more bone is required, most of the time grafts can be placed, but this involves an additional surgery and expense.
- Implants are a team effort between the surgeon who places the implants, and the specialty or highly trained restorative dentist who builds the crowns or restorations (teeth) on top of the implants. Make certain you are working with doctors who have additional education and years of experience with implants. This is very important. Implants can fail, but if well-trained, highly experienced dentists place and restore them, the failure rate is very low.
- Make certain the rest of your mouth is stable and healthy, and your bite is balanced. For implants to last, biting forces must be balanced and controlled. Implants rest in bone, and do not have the natural shock absorbers teeth do. If you bite incorrectly on implants, they can easily be rejected.
- Understand that implants are vulnerable to gum disease, just as teeth are. If you have a history of gum (periodontal) disease, make sure you are working with specialty dentists who understand the problem and can manage it.
- Think about what type of tooth replacement choices are available, and how many teeth will require replacement. There are a wide variety of implant retained restorations. Ask the dentist what types may be right for your mouth, and ask for pictures of them. Also, ask to speak with patients who have had implants, and get their feedback and suggestions.
Please feel free to contact me if I can be of service.
