Category: missing teeth

While dental implants have been used to replace missing teeth for some time now, they are a relatively new concept to many people. To help educate members of our community on this tooth replacement option, we have compiled a list of four things people might not know about dental implants. If this tooth replacement method… Continue reading 4 Things You May Not Know About Dental Implants

When it comes to replacing missing teeth, dental implants are normally regarded as the best tooth replacement solution. This is because dental implants address the loss of the roots of teeth and support prosthetics that will replace visible tooth structure. Embedded into the jawbone by our oral surgeon, a dental implant is a screw-like post… Continue reading Why is Titanium Used for Dental Implants?

In the past, patients had limited options for replacing missing teeth. Before dental implants became widely available, lost teeth were replaced by bridges and full or partial dentures. Today, however, dental implants have become the preferred method of tooth replacement because they are incredibly durable, lifelike, and biocompatible. Our oral surgeon has experience replacing missing… Continue reading Replace Missing Teeth with Dental Implants: Top 5 Benefits

Have you lost one or more teeth? Are your teeth failing? Losing teeth is incredibly distressing but there are a few options that can help you regain oral function and enjoy good quality of life. Most dental professionals prefer dental implants to other tooth replacement methods because these permanent replacement teeth support the entire oral… Continue reading What is the best option to replace missing teeth?

Missing teeth has devastating effects on a person’s well-being and oral health. Dental professionals recommend replacing lost teeth as soon as possible to stave off the far-reaching effects of tooth loss.  When evaluating your tooth replacement options, you are probably considering cost in your decision making process. Although upfront costs of dental implants are higher… Continue reading Are dental implants affordable?

Missing teeth will negatively affect your daily life and ultimately affect your overall health. Since tooth loss has such profound effects on one’s life, replacing missing teeth should be a top priority among patients. Two popular options that provide a lifelike appearance and improved oral function are dental implants and dental bridges. Listed below is… Continue reading Dental Implants vs. Dental Bridge to Replace Missing Teeth

It can be tempting to postpone replacing missing teeth, especially when they are in an area of the smile that’s not particularly visible. However, if you don’t replace a missing tooth, your smile can suffer from long-term consequences as a result. Here is an overview of some of the benefits you can get from a… Continue reading Reasons to Replace a Missing Tooth

In addition to their detrimental effects on your smile, missing teeth also can compromise your oral health and your general well-being. Missing teeth can knock the rest of the smile out of alignment, as the remaining teeth will naturally shift out of their proper positions to fill in the resulting empty space. This process can… Continue reading Missing Teeth Can Have Far-Reaching Effects On Your Oral Health

Children may lose their permanent teeth, just as their parents can, but the tooth loss treatment for a pediatric patient may differ from that of an adult. For example, most children are not candidates for dental implants because their jaws are still developing. If an oral surgeon places dental implants in a jaw that is… Continue reading Why can’t children get dental implants to replace missing teeth?

Facial injuries can result from any number of factors, such as a fall or participating in sports. Unfortunately, some of these injuries may damage the permanent teeth so severely that they cannot be saved. Dental implants are the best option to replace missing teeth following dental trauma because they offer a structurally complete fill-in for… Continue reading Missing Teeth as A Result of Dental Trauma: How Dental Implants Can Help