I’m thrilled to introduce myself as the new owner of Parkway Dentistry at Langtree. My name is Dr. Megha Agrawal, and it’s an honor to continue the legacy of exceptional dental care that this practice has built over the years.
My philosophy is simple — to care for every patient like family. My team and I are deeply committed to providing the highest standard of dentistry in a warm, comfortable, and personalized setting. Whether you’re here for a routine cleaning or a complex treatment, you can expect honesty, compassion, and excellence in every visit.
As we move through this transition, you may temporarily notice that our office appears out of network (OON) with certain dental insurance plans. Please rest assured — we are actively completing the credentialing process to become in-network with all the same insurance providers. During this time, we’ll do everything possible to minimize any inconvenience and help you navigate your coverage.
We’re genuinely excited for what’s ahead and can’t wait to welcome you to your next appointment. Thank you for trusting us with your smiles — we look forward to taking great care of you and your family for many years to come.
Warm regards, Dr. Megha Agrawal, DDS
Bridges Vs. Dental Implants
Posted on 2/7/2022 by Parkway Dentistry at Langtree
When you lose a tooth or multiple teeth, it can drastically affect your self-esteem and smile and make it challenging to eat certain foods. Whether genetics, injury, or gum disease caused you to have missing teeth, it's essential to replace them, so you maintain your mouth's function and keep it as healthy as possible. Fortunately, there are many options available to restore your smile. Two popular tooth replacement options available now are tooth-supported bridges and dental implants.
Tooth Supported Bridge
A tooth-supported bridge is used with two neighboring teeth to provide support for the new replacement tooth. The adjacent teeth are shaved down a little, and the bridge is cemented on top. Bridges can last for several years, and the procedure is completed in just a few weeks. However, since the supporting teeth have to be modified for installation, they are more vulnerable to recession and decay.
Dental Implants
A dental implant replaces the tooth root that is surgically installed into the bone. Once the healing process is completed, an implant crown resembling a natural tooth is placed. Dental implants have become a standard in tooth replacement because they are a permanent solution for missing teeth. Dental implants look natural and function the same as your natural teeth. They can last a lifetime. The adjacent teeth surrounding the dental implants remain intact, and bone loss is not a concern. However, dental implants are more expensive upfront than tooth-supporting bridges, and not everyone is a good candidate for dental implants. Implants can fail for those people on specific medications or those who smoke. No matter what option you decide to go with, both are suitable methods of tooth replacement for people with one or more missing teeth in their mouth and can provide a new full smile.
When you lose a tooth or multiple teeth, it can drastically affect your self-esteem and smile and make it challenging to eat certain foods. Whether genetics, injury, or gum disease caused you to have missing teeth, it's essential to replace them, so you maintain your mouth's function and keep it as healthy as possible. Fortunately, there are many options available to restore your smile. Two popular tooth replacement options available now are tooth-supported bridges and dental implants. 