Dental implants are a revolutionary tooth replacement system that enables you to have replacement teeth that look, feel and function like natural teeth. Their positive effect on a recipient’s overall appearance, confidence and self-esteem are widely recognized. However, you may not have stopped to consider their positive effect on your overall health. Natural teeth are…
According to the most recent National Health and Nutrition Examination (NHANES) Survey, (1999-2004), tooth loss in the United States has declined since 1970. However, despite advances in dental hygiene and dental techniques, tooth loss remains a problem for many Americans. An adult should have 28 permanent teeth, excluding the wisdom teeth. In the 1999-2004 NHANES…
Dental implants are one of the most exciting innovations to ever come out of the field of dentistry and provide a sturdy and lasting replacement option for patients with missing teeth. The procedure involves inserting prosthetic (titanium) screws into the jawbone to take the place of missing tooth roots. The jawbone is then given time…
Whether you are on a first date or a job interview or are delivering a sales presentation, your smile makes a big impression on everyone you come in contact with. A healthy, beautiful smile can draw others to you and get you noticed. The truth is, your smile has a large effect on your overall…
If you are currently missing teeth, is important that you replace them to restore the form and function of you smile and to protect your dental health. Failure to replace missing teeth can lead to painful and expensive oral health issues including periodontal disease and bone loss. Also, if a missing tooth is not replaced,…
If you are currently wearing partial dentures to replace missing teeth, you may not be aware of the fact that you are actually losing bone. Partial dentures exert pressure on the gum and bone causing bone loss in the area of the jaw where the dentures rest. This affects the fit of the dentures in…
Are you currently missing teeth or wearing dentures and wondering if you are a candidate for dental implants? Dental implants are a permanent solution for missing teeth that provide for replacement teeth that look, feel and function like natural teeth. Thanks to this revolutionary procedure, many people around the world are once again able to…
Although the prevalence of partial and total tooth loss among Americans has decreased since 1970, tooth loss is still a problem for many Americans. A full grown adult has thirty-two teeth including four wisdom teeth. Many adults will have their wisdom teeth removed leaving them with twenty-eight teeth. According to the latest (1999-2004) National Health…
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