Dental implant surgery is one of the most life-changing oral surgeries available. By surgically implanting titanium posts into the jawbone, patients can gain a healthy, stable and beautiful smile after missing teeth. However, since dental implants require precise placement and an important healing period to be successful, there are a few qualifications that patients must… Continue reading
Depending on how many you have, missing teeth can make chewing and speaking a difficult task. In addition, other teeth often migrate towards the open space, which disrupts the alignment of your smile. Missing teeth, however, an also put years on your appearance, making you look much older than you really are. While it is… Continue reading
Dental implants are unlike any other teeth replacement method. They have the unique design of being anchored into the jawbone, giving patients the ability to have an artificial tooth as well as an artificial tooth root. This offer numerous benefits, ranging from bone loss prevention and minimal maintenance to improved stability and a better quality… Continue reading
If you’ve never replaced a past missing tooth or you’ve been wearing removable dentures for several years, you may be wondering if getting dental implants is still an option. While the complexity of the case is unique to each patient, the answer is almost always yes. As long as there is enough bone remaining to… Continue reading
Dental implants are known for their remarkable success rate of over 98%! However, this doesn’t mean that implants are immune to complication or even failure. Dental implants must be cared for just like your natural teeth. And just like any surgical procedure on your body, dental implant surgery involves some long-term risks. Though rare, peri-implantitis… Continue reading
Are you missing a tooth? There are many reasons why teeth go missing and just as many excuses for not replacing them. Patients often avoid tooth replacement due to cost or when the absent tooth doesn’t jeopardize their smile appearance. However, it is important to know that regardless of where your missing tooth is in… Continue reading
Considering dental implants to replace your missing teeth? You probably have questions about your candidacy, the recovery and the procedure itself. Dental implants are the gold standard solution in restorative dentistry. Compared to dentures and other teeth replacement options, dental implants can better mimic your natural teeth in function, feel and appearance. Regardless, getting dental… Continue reading
Are you dissatisfied with your dentures? You are certainly not alone. While getting dentures is better than not replacing your missing teeth at all, they do come with some major drawbacks. Traditional dentures (or those not retained with dental implants) can pose complications that threaten your quality of life and your health. Dental implants are… Continue reading
