Missing teeth can affect a person on many levels. The inability to chew can take its toll from a nutritional and social standpoint. There is no better way to replace teeth than with dental implants. Dental implants are replacement prosthesis for teeth that have been damaged or lost due to physical trauma or disease. Through a process called osseointegration, the …
Dental Implants May Be Right For You
If you are having dental issues that may result in tooth loss in the near future or currently have missing teeth, dental implants are your best option for a new smile. The best way to find out for sure is to see an oral surgeon for an evaluation, but if you are interested in getting a general idea of whether …
Is Replacing Missing Teeth Important?
Missing one or more teeth can severely influence your daily life. It can affect your general health, your appearance and self-esteem. It is recommended to replace missing teeth as soon as possible and below are a list of reasons why. Bone Atrophy In the same way that exercising your body helps keep muscle tone, jaw bone mass is maintained through …
Why Are Wisdom Teeth Problematic?
While most people believe that wisdom teeth removal is a necessity, not every patient has to have his wisdom teeth removed. The reason that most dentists suggest having your wisdom teeth removed at an early age is because they are known for causing serious problems when they are fully formed. By removing them before the issues develop, you have one …
Your Best Option to Replace Missing Teeth
If you are missing teeth or need an extraction it can be an emotional and stressful experience trying to figure out your options for tooth replacement. Advancements in dentistry now give you multiple options when it comes to resolving tooth loss, but which is really the best option? While dentures and bridges have held a common place in tooth replacement …
Pregnancy And Dental Implants
Dental implants are the favored strategy for supplanting missing teeth. Any patient who is healthy can experience the technique. To keep up great smile and avoid bone loss and other oral medical issues, missing teeth must be supplanted as quickly as time permits. Pregnancy And Dental Implants The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American Dental Association urge …
Immediate Load Implants or Traditional Implants?
When implant technology was first introduced, the protocol for placing dental implants was to place the implant and wait for a period of three to six months before making the crown or “loading” the implant. However, immediate load dental implants are one of the newest innovations in tooth replacement and provide patients an option to enter a dental office with …
When Wisdom Teeth Should Come Out?
Patients pursue orthodontic treatment because they want to improve the appearance of their smiles. However, leaving your wisdom teeth in place can sometimes limit your ability to reach this goal. Depending on the age at which you begin orthodontic treatment, wisdom teeth extraction may be recommended if they will cause any issues. When Wisdom Teeth Should Come Out Myths aside, …
Dental Implant and Dental Bridge
Sometimes it is impossible to avoid the loss of a tooth. Accidents, injuries, and certain types of chronic illness can all lead to unavoidable tooth loss. In rare cases, individuals can also genetically fail to develop all of their permanent teeth. Missing teeth can be replaced in a variety of different ways. However, the most common treatment decision that most …
Dental Implant Process Take Time
Dental implants are, bar none, the best tooth replacement option available. Dental implants are natural looking, allow you to eat your favorite foods, require no special care and can last a lifetime. But they do have one limitation. The dental implant process can take time. How long it takes depends on your oral health. Immediate Placement If you are having …