Dental implants have earned an acclaimed reputation for restoring incomplete smiles as naturally as possible. Since these prosthetics address the loss of a tooth’s roots as well as its biting surface, implants assist with smooth and comfortable oral function. In addition to restoring one’s appearance...
Molars are vital to oral function. Since these teeth have flat and ample biting surfaces, they help chew food to small enough pieces so that we can swallow with ease. Just losing one molar can greatly affect oral function. Moreover, losing a molar can lead...
Osteoporosis is a condition in which the bones become less dense over time. This process occurs naturally as a person gets older and can be accelerated by genetic factors as well as diet and other lifestyle issues. Because adequate bone material is so essential to...
Patients have multiple considerations when deciding on a treatment following tooth loss. Appearance, function and comfort are all influential. For the best performance in all of these areas, an increasing number of patients are turning to dental implants as a tooth replacement solution. As long as...
Receding gums affect many patients. As the gums recede, the roots of teeth are exposed to tartar and bacteria that can lead to dental caries, tooth sensitivity, and infected gingiva. Receding gums is also problematic because the gums help support teeth. Lacking support, teeth can...
One of the many reasons that dental implants have become such a popular tooth replacement is because these devices closely mimic the structure of a biological tooth, consisting of a root - the implant itself - and a crown in the form of a single...
One unfortunate consequence of tooth loss is a significant negative impact on the patient’s self-confidence. Patients may also have concerns that the replacement tooth won’t hold up well or it will fall far short of replicating the functionality of the natural tooth. Fortunately, dental implants...
Losing a tooth in adulthood due to facial trauma or injury is many people’s worst nightmare. Unlike childhood, where tooth loss is a celebration of growing up, losing a tooth as an adult is anything but celebratory. In fact, it’s quite traumatic. Fortunately, major strides...
When it comes to replacing lost teeth, nothing compares to the health benefits of dental implants. These incredibly durable prosthetic teeth renew oral function and complete a gapped smile. Additionally, dental implants help protect oral health structures including bone mass and existing natural teeth. Our...
Dental implants are one of the most durable treatments for tooth replacement. If you take good care of them, implants can last for decades. However, it’s also important for the patient to be a good candidate for implant placement initially in order to get the...