Tooth loss can occur from some kind of trauma, excessive dental decay, or gum disease. Or maybe you suffered from a hereditary condition that blocked proper formation of your teeth. Whatever may have been the cause, missing dentition should be resolved; and for many patients...
Tooth loss can occur due to trauma, decay, or disease. Dental implants are a great option to restore your dentition as close to your biological teeth as possible. With missing teeth, the patient faces multiple uphill battles. Eating certain foods can be a problem when chewing...
Have you suffered with tooth loss? Are you considering dental implants for replacement teeth? If so, you might be curious on what steps you need to take to learn more about your tooth replacement options. If dental implants interest you, you can schedule a consultation...
Losing a tooth in adulthood is a major blow to one’s self-esteem and confidence. Tooth loss has profound effects on our well-being, including our mental, general, and oral health. Not only will a missing tooth increase one’s risk for depression and social isolation, it will...
When facing any dental treatment, such as dental implant placement, patients often ask when they’ll be able to resume their normal routines, including their typical work schedule. Unfortunately, there’s not one single answer to this question. A number of factors come into play, but on...
Tooth loss can impact your ability to speak clearly, discourage smiling, and most devastatingly can interfere with eating the foods we love. Dental implants are the closest substitute for our biological teeth, and make talking, smiling, and eating enjoyable once again. Tooth loss can occur for...
A dental implant is a tiny post that is surgically placed in gum tissue where one or more teeth have been lost. One of the primary concerns when considering dental implants is whether the gum tissue is healthy enough and has sufficient bone strength to...
If you are evaluating your options for tooth replacement, our dentist strongly encourages you to consider receiving a dental implant. Unlike other replacement methods, a dental implant provides an unprecedented amount of stability for patients because implants address missing tooth structure above and below the...
When it comes to replacing lost teeth, dental implants are the most life-like option for restoring oral function and filling in the gaps of a smile. A dental implant can replace a single tooth or be used to anchor an arch of prosthetic teeth. For...
One major drawback of some tooth replacement devices is that they require adjustments to a patient’s normal oral hygiene routine. An appliance that restricts access to the gumline, like a dental bridge, necessitates additional tools for flossing. A dental implant, on the other hand, requires no...