Dental implants are a revolutionary tooth replacement option that provides for replacement teeth that look, feel and function like natural teeth. Thanks to dental implants, people all around the world are able to once again eat the foods they love and speak, laugh, chew and smile with confidence. However, for many, the cost of dental…
A new report published as the lead article in the International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants concludes that dental implants are a cost-effective alternative to traditional treatments for missing teeth. The report is based on a systematic review of all available studies published in English between 2000 and 2010 relating to the cost-effectiveness of…
Happy Father’s Day: a time to celebrate fathers all over the world. If your father is like most fathers, he probably sacrificed a lot for you. He made sure that you had everything that you needed, supported you and even disciplined you when necessary. If you are a father, you know what a challenging and…
If you were not blessed with a perfect smile, you are not alone. After all, not all of us are lucky enough to have naturally beautiful, pearly white, straight teeth. However, this does not mean that you cannot have a perfect smile; it just may take a little bit of effort and realistically, a financial…
Despite advances in dental technology and improved access to education regarding oral hygiene, tooth loss remains a problem for many people in the United States. So how does the state of Georgia compare to other states when it comes to tooth loss? According to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention, Georgia is ranked #9…
What would you pay for an improved, more beautiful, confident smile? Although most people place a tremendous value on the appearance of their smile, in today’s tough economic times, many patients simply do not have the extra cash sitting in their bank accounts to pay for cosmetic dental procedures that are not covered under their…
In the past, the options for replacing missing teeth were limited to removable options such as complete or partial dentures or a fixed dental bridge. Although these options have been used successfully to replace missing teeth, each comes with its own set of challenges. For many patients, traditional dentures are not an ideal solution. This…
You may have heard commercials about dental implants and how they can be life-changing for people who are missing teeth, but do not really understand what all is involved in this dental procedure. Dental implants are comprised of three parts: The titanium implant or screw that is placed into the jawbone to take the place…
Your teeth were built to be strong and to withstand the wear and tear of everyday life and are meant to last a lifetime, with proper care. However, Americans are living longer than they did in the past and many Americans over the age of 65 are missing some or all of their teeth. One…
If you have considered dental implants in the past to replace missing teeth but ended up going with another replacement option due to cost, you are not alone. Many adults choose temporary or removable tooth replacement options such as dentures, partials and bridges over dental implants because of the difference in cost. If you take…
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