Although dental implants are more common in older people, it does not mean that young adults are not candidates. As long as some conditions are met, those in their late teens and early twenties can still opt for dental implants to permanently replace teeth that were lost due to disease or trauma. Implants are generally not recommended for patients who …
Dental Implants: Are They Right For Me?
Dental implants helps people who are missing one or more teeth regain the full function of their mouths. Implant dentistry is the most advanced, most effective approach to modern-day tooth replacement. Implants provide realistic-looking, permanent prosthetics to replace your missing teeth. They also help maintain the health of your jawbone. If you have missing teeth, you should talk to an …
Understanding Bone Resorption
Bone resorption occurs when the bone in the jaw is not stimulated properly. If the bone is not stimulated, new tissue does not develop, and wear and tear leads to the bone becoming atrophied, or resorbed. The long-term result is a change in the shape of the jaw and, eventually, change in the facial shape, usually with the lower jaw …
Dental Implants: Your Best Option for Replacing Missing Teeth
Throughout the course of life, teeth are lost for many reasons including cavities, gum disease, cracked roots and accidents. Missing teeth compromise your eating habits, speech and appearance. The loss of a front tooth will negatively affect the appearance of your smile and your self-confidence. Losing a tooth in the back of your mouth can lead to numerous problems affecting …
Why Is a Tooth Extraction Necessary?
The main goal of dentistry is to preserve your natural teeth and keep them healthy for as long as possible. There are times, however, when it is in your best interest to have a tooth extracted. This could be the case for a number of reasons. Non-Restorable Tooth If the tooth is decayed and damaged to the pulp, and a …
Common Questions About Dental Implants
When planning dental implant placement, patients should take steps to ensure that they are thoroughly informed about the surgery as well as the recovery period and beyond. Many patients choose to come to the initial consultation with a number of questions. Below are a few questions that you may want to ask: • Am I a good candidate for dental …
Tips to Ensure Long-Term Success of Dental Implants
Some patients that have received dental implants have questions about dental hygiene and other tips to help ensure that their investment lasts many years. Often times bad dental hygiene may have contributed to their tooth loss, many understand the importance of recommitting to good dental care. For patients considering implants or those who have them and are looking for ways …
Recovery Time After Implant Surgery
There is no need to take any time off work after the placement of an implant. As long as you do not have to exercise or exert yourself like doing heavy lifting at work, you should be fine. Some people choose to take the rest of the day off or even a couple days off. This decision is up to …
Addressing Tooth Loss with Teeth-In-A-Day
The loss of adult teeth has many negative consequences, which include compromised oral esthetics, increased risk of oral health problems, and the potential loss of healthy jaw bone structure. In order to address all of these concerns, it is important to replace teeth that have gone missing. Am I A Candidate? In order to determine if a patient is an …
Dental Implants: Before or After Braces
Patients with missing teeth who also want or need to bring their smiles into the correct alignment may need to get both braces and dental implants. In such cases, the patient’s specific needs will determine the order in which those treatments are provided. Dental Implants After Braces Placing implants after orthodontic work is completed is the most common method of …