Perhaps you have been thinking about replacing your teeth and are amazed by the benefits that come with dental implants. However, you’re worried that if you begin asking us to refer you to trusted oral surgeons that you might be wasting your time. Are you even anywhere near being a candidate, you wonder? The relieving […]
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Discovering you can receive dental implants can change your mind about replacing your missing teeth. If at first you assumed bridges or dentures were your only option, finding out that you can replace not only the crown of your tooth but your roots, too, is a very wonderful moment as you research ways to make […]
Dental implants are unmatched in their ability to rebuild smiles after tooth loss. As prosthetic teeth roots, they offer replacement crowns, bridges, and dentures the kind of stability that natural roots give healthy teeth. But even though they’re implanted underneath your gums, the benefits of dental implants extend to the more esthetic aspects of your smile, […]
Are you ready to receive dental implants? Have you done your research, leading you to the decision that implants are likely the best choice for addressing your tooth loss? If so, we couldn’t be more excited for the future of your smile, which will soon become complete and fully functional again. As for qualifying for […]
You know that taking care of any type of dental treatment you receive is always essential – and promotes an extended life of that treatment. However, when it comes to caring for your dental implants, you may assume you’re going to have to do some extra special things to ensure they remain in good condition. […]
There you are, going through life without a care in the world, maybe driving to work, enjoying your favorite sport, or enjoying your favorite biking trail when, suddenly, it happens. A sudden collision, a softball to the face, or a spill off your bike knocks out one of your permanent teeth! Sudden dental trauma resulting […]
Dental implants are nothing new. In fact, the first dental implant was placed back in the early 1960s and this method for replacing teeth grew slowly until the 1980s, when they truly gained popular acclaim. In contrast to dental bridges and dentures, dental implants replace the total structure of a missing tooth (or teeth), both […]
Dentists, periodontists and oral surgeons spend a lot of time studying dental implants, but it isn’t a subject that comes up in most people’s conversations. A dental implant is a restorative treatment that replaces a missing tooth. Armed with some basics facts and important vocabulary words, you will have the inside track when it comes […]
Missing teeth takes a toll on an individual’s self esteem, facial structure, and oral health. Dr. Foust wants her patients to know they don’t have to live with missing teeth. Dental implants are becoming the leading choice for replacing missing teeth. Dental implants replace the tooth root with a prosthetic tooth root, giving them independent […]
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You can’t always hide the fact that you’re missing one or more teeth, especially if they were at the front of your smile. Until they’re replaced, the gaps will remain, affecting your confidence as much as they affect your ability to bite, chew, and enunciate properly. Still, most conventional replacement teeth can only replace the […]
