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…
A new study published on August 30th in the Journal Of Dental Research found that gum disease affects nearly half of American adults over the age of thirty. This news is especially concerning since gum disease is one of the leading causes of tooth loss in adults. In this study, researchers analyzed data from a nationally…
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…
Dear Fear and Your Smile You wake up in the morning and head to the kitchen for some coffee. As you grab the newspaper, the wall calendar catches your eye. You see the date on the 31st circled in red marker. “Oh no,” you mumble to yourself. “I am supposed to go to the dentist.”…
Today, advances in cosmetic dentistry make it possible for virtually everyone to achieve a “Hollywood smile.” Dental practices across the country are offering a wide variety of cosmetic dental procedures including tooth colored fillings and crowns, adult braces, short-term orthodontics, porcelain veneers, bonding, shaping, teeth whitening, cosmetic contouring, Snap-on Smile® and more. There are cosmetic…
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,…
You smile creates a lasting first impression and has a dramatic affect on your appearance as well as your self-confidence. If you have dental health issues that are affecting both the function and appearance of your smile, there are many restorative and cosmetic dental procedures that can be used to restore your smile and your…
Despite advances in dentistry and oral hygiene, tooth loss remains a problem for many people in the United States. Tooth loss can be an embarrassing problem affecting your confidence, your self-esteem and your overall quality of life. It can also cause serious dental problems such as gum disease and bone loss. If you are missing…
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