March 6, 2019
Dental implants are an increasingly popular form of tooth replacement. By placing an artificial root in the jaw, doctors who perform dental implants give patients long-lasting results that both look and feel like natural teeth. However, until recently, dental implant placement and loading was a long process that many patients and clinicians weren’t willing to […]
February 27, 2019
Dental implants are an increasingly popular form of tooth replacement. By giving replacement teeth artificial roots in the jaw, implants provide long-lasting and comfortable results. For most people, the rate of implant failure remains extremely low — one study indicates a one-year implant survival rate as high as 98.6 percent. Most patients can feel confident […]
February 20, 2019
In comparison to removable or fixed partial dentures, dental implants tend to last longer and provide more comfortable and practical results, looking and feeling like natural teeth. However, though dental implants have been used by clinicians successfully for decades, many practices avoided offering the procedure due to its long and complicated nature, which can take […]
February 13, 2019
Whether you are 2 or 92, practicing good oral hygiene should be an essential part of your daily self-care routine. But, if you are like many adults in the United States today, you also realize that your oral health isn’t what it should be. A 2015 study revealed that 30 percent of adults rate the […]
February 6, 2019
If you’ve recently lost a tooth, you might be wondering what your next options are. Should you replace the missing tooth or leave it alone? Are there any negative consequences of not replacing a lost tooth? We’re here to answer the questions many patients have concerning their tooth loss. Take a look at some of […]
January 30, 2019
Preparing for a smile you love can be an exciting time, but many people also feel nervous before their procedure. You might be asking, “What should I expect after my dental implant surgery?” or “How can I manage the pain of dental implants?” While pain is a natural part of any procedure, you can take […]