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You may have heard about them, but you may not be sure what they are.
Dental implants aren’t just some new fad in modern dentistry. They revolutionized restorative dentistry.
Thanks to implants, we can give patients like you teeth replacements that look, feel, and function like a brand-new set of natural teeth. Our patients in Fort Myers and North Naples, FL have been amazed by how their implants have improved their smiles and their overall quality of life.
To understand why and how, keep reading. Then, call (239) 594-8817 to schedule a consultation with our dentist, George A. Hoop, DDS. He will be happy to answer any questions you have about implants, and he can explain how you can get some for yourself.
 

Eat What You Want

Almost daily, we hear from a patient or patients who have become frustrated with their dentures. They slip and slide, and as a result, they’ve had to give up eating many of their favorite foods.
We like food, so we understand why eating things that you want to eat is important for your quality of life.
By getting implants, you can keep eating the things that you want to eat. You can get a steak cooked just the way you like. You can eat steamed veggies. You can bite into an apple without any worries that your teeth much get pulled out.
And maybe best of all — you don’t have to fool with denture adhesives!
Implants or mini implants replace the roots of your lost teeth. They can be used to make dentures, dental bridges, and dental crowns secure, stable, and strong.
From a practical standpoint, you’ll be able to eat as well as someone with the full set of healthy teeth.
 

Do Something That’s Good for Your Health

Being able to eat anything you want isn’t just good for your taste buds. It’s also good for your health.
Nutrition experts recommend eating a diet that includes a variety of foods. That way you are getting a variety of vitamins and minerals. Plus, you can eat whole food rather than just the processed kinds.
When you are limited to eating soft foods, you may not be getting all the nutrients you need. In fact, Tufts University determined in a study that adults with dentures ate diets that were low in 19 different nutrients compared to people with healthy teeth.
Since your permanent teeth aren’t doing to grow back, your next best option is to get implants or mini implants to anchor your dentures to your jawbone. Since this enables you to eat anything you want, you also are more likely to eat the kinds of foods that will keep you healthy for a long time, too.
You may be thinking you could just blend food together into some kind of smoothie. That might work in the short-term, but do you really want smoothies for three meals a day?
Besides, you need to stimulate your jawbone to keep it healthy, too. You do that by biting and chewing into foods that require a little effort, like chicken, carrots, and corn.
The pressure from your bite force is what stimulates your jaw to create new bone tissue. This is necessary to stop bone loss as old tissue is resorbed by your body.

& Protect Your Smile

If you still have some of your natural teeth, you should try to keep them.
That’s more likely if you get an implant-supported bridge or crown. Since your implant encourages ongoing bone growth in your jaw, you won’t be losing bone tissue. Without the implant, bone loss can put more of your teeth at risk.
If you leave an empty space in your smile, another problem can occur as well. Your nearby teeth may “drift.” This will alter the appearance of your smile. It also can affect how well you are able to bite and chew, and in time, it could affect the alignment of your jaw. All of these changes can put more of your teeth at risk as well.
With implants in place, your replacement teeth will look and function like natural teeth. This will prevent bone loss, drifting, and other problems that can affect your beautiful smile.
 
Want to find out if implants are right for you? Start by contacting either of our offices by calling (239) 594-8817 or filling out our online form.
Make an appointment with Dr. Hoop, and see for yourself what a difference dental implants could make in your life.

If you’re tired of feeling like your dentist is just trying to sell you services you don’t actually need, visit George A. Hoop, DDS for restorative dentistry and much more.
Whether you visit our North Naples, FL dentist office or Fort Myers, FL dentist office, we won’t be pushy in any way. In fact, we do all we can to put you in charge of your smile! Check out the testimonial from Bill I. below to hear from one of our satisfied patients.
Get the restorative dentistry options that are best for you in every aspect by visiting George A. Hoop, DDS. Call (239) 594-8817 or fill out our simple online form to book.

If you’re tired of feeling like your dentist is just trying to sell you services you don’t actually need, visit George A. Hoop, DDS for restorative dentistry and much more.
Whether you visit our North Naples, FL dentist office or Fort Myers, FL dentist office, we won’t be pushy in any way. In fact, we do all we can to put you in charge of your smile! Check out the testimonial from Bill I. below to hear from one of our satisfied patients.
Get the restorative dentistry options that are best for you in every aspect by visiting George A. Hoop, DDS. Call (239) 594-8817 or fill out our simple online form to book.

You know you should go to the dentist, but …
You got busy.
You forgot.
You may not want to admit it, but you get dental anxiety. (It’s OK. Trust us, you aren’t the only one.)
Well, no matter why you’ve been putting off your next dental appointment, we have five good reasons you should visit one of our general dentist offices in North Naples or Fort Myers, FL soon. George A. Hoop, DDS, and the rest of our team are ready to provide you with the best oral care modern dentistry can provide.
Call (239) 594-8817 to make an appointment with us today!
 

Fight Cavities!

Let’s start with the basics. You need to brush and floss your teeth every day, but that isn’t enough to prevent cavities.
We’re all human, and no one brushes their teeth perfectly every time. That means you are likely to have some plaque and tartar buildup over time.
Through professional dental cleanings, we will remove that cavity-causing plaque and keep your teeth healthy. Then, we’ll polish them to give you a better smile.
And if you want to improve your smile even more, just ask about our cosmetic services.
 

Stop Gum Disease!

We know we just mentioned that you should floss daily. Yet, we also know from experience and from a recent survey conducted on behalf of the American Dental Association that fewer than half of people are taking time to floss daily.
That’s a problem because flossing is how you remove food particles and plaque from between your teeth and gums. If you don’t do this, you are inviting bacteria to grow and cause a gum infection.
That leads to gum disease, which is the leading cause of tooth loss in the United States!
If you want to keep your smile, you need to floss, and you should give our dental professionals an opportunity to inspect your gums twice a year. If we see any symptoms of gum disease, we can treat it before your teeth are at risk.
But only if you visit us regularly.
 

Pain-free Dentistry!

You may understand everything we’ve said so far, but that does not make it any easier to go to the dentist if you do have dental anxiety.
We offer two types of sedation to make your dental visits easier to handle. With laughing gas and oral sedation, you won’t feel any pain. You will stay relaxed and calm, and you will not gag during your cleaning.
We also use advanced technology to make your visit more efficient and effective.

Protect Your Smile!

April is National Facial Protection Month, which makes this a good time to remind you that we also make athletic mouthguards at our offices.
These are better than the boil-and-bite mouthguard you’ll find in stores. Our mouthguards are custom-fitted for each patient.
As a result, our mouthguards offer better protection, feel more comfortable, and won’t interfere with your ability to breathe or talk to your teammates.
If you play a sport that involves running, jumping, and/or contact, you need a mouthguard. According to the ADA, athletes who don’t wear mouthguards are 60 times more likely to suffer dental injuries than those who do.

Get Screened for Oral Cancer!

This probably isn’t the first reason you think of going to the dentist, but oral cancer screenings are invaluable.
Plus, April also is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. That makes this a good time to tell you about our VELscope.
We will conduct a visual inspection of your mouth, but if someone has any signs of oral cancer, we want to find it as early as possible. According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, 80 to 90 percent of patients whose oral cancer is detected in the early stages survive.
The VELscope measure the fluorescence of the soft tissue of your mouth. As a result, it can identify suspicious tissue long before anyone would spot it with their eyes alone.

Make Your Next Appointment TODAY

It’s time to make your next dental appointment. When you do, make plans to visit the general dentist office of Dr. George Hoop.
Call (239) 594-8817 or contact us online if you want your mouth to stay healthy.
 

If you’d like to finally achieve the gorgeous celebrity smile you’ve always dreamed of, visit George A. Hoop, DDS today for dental veneers!
For those that are unsure of whether or not they should visit us in North Naples, FL or Fort Myers, FL for cosmetic dentistry, we’ve provided a short quiz for you to take below.
Stop dreaming of a flawless smile – take the first step to making it a reality by calling George A. Hoop, DDS at (239) 594-8817. You can also schedule using our handy online form.