Today’s message focuses on missing teeth and bone health. Our teeth have many important functions. We need them to chew our food, talk, and smile. But have you ever considered their role in holding up your face? When we lose teeth, the bone around the site of the extraction begins to shrink. This, in turn, […]
Dental Implants
Will a Dental Implant Cause a Problem With Airport Security?
Airport security checks might be necessary, but they can be a major annoyance. Emptying your pockets. Pulling your laptop out of your carry-on. Taking your shoes off. Some people considering whether to get a dental implant may wonder if it will affect airport security. Let’s answer the questions frequently asked about tooth implants and airport […]
Dental Problem? There Is Always A Solution!
There is no doubt that a healthy, pleasing smile positively influences one’s life. It lets us convey confidence and friendliness in business and social settings. A beautiful healthy smile also impacts our personal relationships. When we smile, we appear (and feel!) younger and more attractive. Research has shown that smiling also helps reduce stress, increase […]
Implants or Traditional Dentures? Ask Yourself These Questions When Choosing
If you want to restore your smile due to extensive tooth loss, you have an important decision. Will you choose traditional dentures? Will you choose tooth implants? There is really no contest when you consider the advantages of implants. Let’s compare conventional removable dentures and dental implant procedures. Feel Dentures sit right on the gums. […]
Are Dental Implants Experimental?
No. Permanent dental implants have been placed in millions of individuals. Some studies have revealed a success rate as high as 98%. Dental implants have been perfected and tested If you don’t follow the dental industry, you may not be aware that implants have been used since the 1960’s. According to the American Academy of […]
How Do Implant Dentures Work?
Many people know that a tooth implant is an ideal tooth restoration. Some don’t realize, however, that two or more can support a partial or full denture. This can be a more affordable option than having numerous implants while still providing many improvements as compared to traditional dentures. Today’s post answers the most frequent questions […]
Gap-Tooth Smiles Aren’t Quite As Adorable Anymore
Categories: Dental Implants, Porcelain Veneers
Have you lost teeth? It’s a lot different than when you lost your baby teeth way back in the day. Unfortunately, these don’t grow back. (And a gap-toothed smile doesn’t look as cute as it did when you were in kindergarten.) If you have had teeth extracted or if your teeth are compromised by staining, […]
The Advantages of Implant-Retained Dentures
Are you trading your traditional dentures for implant-stabilized dentures? Implant-retained or implant-stabilized dentures both provide several merits over conventional dentures. Secure in the mouth—no slipping Offers up to 100% natural chewing function The upper denture doesn’t cover as much of the palate This helps patients taste food more easily. (Hooray!) More comfortable When dentures are […]
Dental Implants Are Truly Life-Changing
After years of use, how is your smile? Does it convey your inner confidence? Are you proud of it? When someone whips out their phone to take a picture, do you flash a wide smile showing your teeth? There could be a number of issues that could impact your smiles, such as cavities, periodontitis (advanced […]
New Protein For Dental Implant Patients
Countless people have replaced missing teeth with jaw-bone anchored tooth implants. Unlike a dental bridge, a tooth implant consists of a titanium post inserted into the jaw bone. The bone meshes with the post to create a strong base for the natural-looking prosthetic tooth and crown that attaches to the post. Dental implants are usually […]
