Deciding to replace missing teeth is a good one. It not only makes laughing and eating easier, but it may also play a role in your oral health.
When teeth are missing, the teeth left behind may shift toward inviting smile openings. This can lead to wear on some teeth and a misaligned bite across your smile. Eventually, this may mean ...
When patients hear the term dental implants, they usually associate it with lengthy and painful—not to mention expensive treatment. But the truth of the matter is there are a number of different uses for implants - and not all of them require you to spend hours in a chair, in a world of pain while re-mortgaging your house to pay ...
When you want to have missing teeth replaced, you don’t necessarily need to resort to dentures. Dental implants offer a more comfortable way to replace teeth that you’ve lost from decay, trauma or other dental problems. However, not everyone is a suitable candidate for them.
A dental implant is a titanium post that goes into your jawbone. ...
Patients are referred by dentists to the appropriate dental specialist when more challenging procedures need specialist care. I know it would be great if your dentist could fix everything, but sometimes it just isn't possible. A dental specialist is trained to focus on a particular area of dentistry and oral health.
Think of it ...
With modern advancements in dental techniques, dentures are no longer the only option to settle when you want to replace missing teeth. Patients who have lost one or more teeth tell us they feel embarrassed and even self-conscious about ...
We’d definitely recommend thinking about dental implants when considering tooth replacement options. Patients might have a sense that implants are expensive, or perhaps they have a reputation as a purely cosmetic option—but at an average cost of around $4500, they compare well to other procedures, and have a lot of functional advantages.
If we look at the alternatives then hopefully ...