George V. Millett, III, D.D.S.
>> We believe in the holistic approach to good health -- the mind, body and spirit working together to achieve a healthy state. Periodontal disease is generally a chronic condition and related to your underlying health.
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>> We believe in dental education as an integral part of treatment to help the patient become their own advocate so they understand their condition. What you do at home on a daily basis is more important than what is done in the dental office.
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>> We believe that "we are what we eat" -- sound nutrition counseling can affect the entire health of the whole body which includes the mouth. We explain how your food habits can directly affect your ability to heal, maintain your oral and overall health.
Keeping Great Smiles Healthy
For Over 15 Years
>> We believe in simple, non-invasive approaches to dentistry as our first choice. Plain talk, easy-to-understand explanations are important so the patient can become an active partner involved in his or her treatment.
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>> We believe that certain prescription drugs can affect and compromise oral health. There are over 400 medications taken by the general population each day that can dry the mouth which can lead to tooth decay and others that can cause depletion of important vitamins which the body needs to stay healthy.
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>> We believe in providing the best possible dental care for our patients with their total health a priority. Allow us to serve you!
THE ORAL SYSTEMIC LINK
You can't separate the mouth from the rest of the body.
Office Number: 210-828-8131
Dr. George V. Millett, III
303 East Hildebrand Avenue
San Antonio, Texas 78212
E-mail: gvmillett@yahoo.com
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Why would you want to have implants? After teeth have been extracted, the bone of the jaw will start to wear away, much like muscles which are never used. This will gradually cause the face to change. The area between the nose and lips will become shorter while the chin will appear closer to the tip of the nose, giving the face a collapsed appearance. This process also can make dentures loose and difficult to wear.
In other words, dentures are a short-term fix which will become the cause of more trouble in the future, so you want to avoid them if possible. The average denture usually requires a laboratory reline or remake at least once every four years, due to functional wear or continued bone loss. This bone loss will continue throughout your life and will make subsequent denture construction more difficult, less satisfying and less and less comfortable. Implants have become the treatment of choice to eliminate the need for dentures.
Successfully placed dental implants, on the other hand, allow the bone to grow around the artificial tooth root and to hold it firmly in place. Implants also help patients regain everyday functions, such as normal eating and speaking abilities.
A person with dentures is said to be able to chew with 40 lbs. of force, compared to 400 lbs. of force for someone with dental implants. A full upper denture covers the palate of the mouth and reduces the ability to taste foods. With dental implants, you can have the palate removed from your upper denture so you can taste and enjoy your food again!
