Dental implants from Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH are state-of-the-art, with a success rate in the area of ninety-eight percent. That number is a testament to implant technology. But like any medical or dental procedure, there are certain risks involved. In this post, we will consider possible complications of a dental implant. Infection: Any […]
Restorative Dentistry
Help! My Crown Came Off!


You are chewing an apple and hear an odd sound, then something in your mouth feels wrong. One of your crowns has come loose. Don’t panic! Chances are, the crown can be re-cemented at Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH. What do you do when your dental crown comes off? It’s critical that you take […]
Missing Teeth? Don’t Miss Out On A Beautiful Smile


If you have lost one or more of your natural teeth, dental implants from Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH may be just what you’ve been hoping for. Why is that? Dental implants support replacement teeth that look and function like the real thing. Not only that, they help to preserve your jaw bone, which […]
Captivate Audiences Once Again


Remember when being a five-year-old with a few missing teeth charmed friends and family? When a lisp was considered adorable and endearing? Doesn’t really work for adults. At Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH we can restore missing teeth with lifelike dental implants. A single-tooth dental implant consists of three parts: the implant itself, a […]
Dental Implants Are Truly Life-Changing


Patients who are thinking about a dental implant from Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH often ask how long they last. An implant is a significant investment, after all. Do they really last a lifetime, like people say? The answer is yes, but an explanation is in order. A dental implant is not a replacement […]
Improve Your Smile for Yourself (And Those That Look at You)


There are several options for people who have lost one or more of their teeth. One of them is to do nothing, but at Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH we recommend dental implants. If you don’t do anything about a missing tooth, it can result in something that might otherwise be avoidable. Within a […]
Think It’s Not Necessary To Replace Missing Back Teeth?


Sometimes when people lose a back tooth they wonder whether they should bother doing anything about it. After all, the gap doesn’t show when they smile and there are other teeth to do the chewing. Why not leave it be and save some money? Actually, there are several very good reasons to replace a back […]
Why Is An Implant Better For Oral Health?


A dental implant from Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH is an artificial tooth root that is inserted into the jaw, where it fuses with the bone. Once it does it becomes a rock-solid anchor for one or more artificial teeth. When an adult tooth and its root are lost, the bone in that area […]
Tooth Implant Placement: Before, During, After


Dental implants are rapidly becoming the tooth replacement option of choice. Millions of Americans have chosen implants, like those available at Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH. Once the decision is made, patients usually want to know what’s involved every step of the way. In this post, we’ll describe what to expect during the procedure. […]
Are Dentures The Only Answer For Extensive Tooth Loss?


At Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH, we restore smiles for patients with severe tooth loss. Traditional dentures have their place, but more and more patients are choosing dentures supported by dental implants. Dental implants are titanium posts that are placed in the jaw bone to serve as a support structure. One implant can support […]