Dental implants are among the best – if not the absolute best – tooth replacement options. They offer so much more than other options regarding longevity, comfort, and safety. While success rates of dental implants are quite high (reaching more than 95% over 10 years), that rate depends on the proper selection of the case…
Dental implants are one of the most sought-after treatments in modern dentistry. This process is considered the most successful method of replacing a missing or lost tooth, with success rates well over the 95% margin. But what does that mean exactly … success rate? Dental implant success means that your implant lasts a specific period…
Losing a tooth can have a significant effect on the oral environment. The inside of the mouth is an eco-system of its own, consisting of many structures such as the bones, muscles, ligaments, gums, and of course, the teeth, all of which work together to produce various movements of the jaws. However, it can be…
When considering a replacement for your missing or lost teeth, many options come to mind. Dentures and bridges are common solutions. However, when considering the success rate, longevity, and comfort, no option is better than dental implants. But, who does dental implant surgery? We’ll answer that question in this article. Dental implants have been around…
If you haven’t chosen a tooth replacement option for your missing teeth yet, then we recommend dental implants. Implants have a lot of advantages over other options. They last longer, look better, feel more comfortable, and require very little follow-up and maintenance. In many cases, placing a dental implant is a routine procedure, usually done…
If you’ve lost a tooth, you may have heard about dental implants – and maybe that they’re the best option for tooth replacement. However, why are dental implants better than dentures? Before we answer that question, we’ll need to talk about why teeth replacement is so important in the first place. It’s always unfortunate when you…
You’ve probably heard the expression that it takes more muscles to frown than to smile. While there isn’t much evidence to back that up, there is plenty of evidence to show the emotional and physical benefits of smiling. Laughter is the best medicine, but in many cases a smile will do. It’s not always the…
A bone graft is a common solution for correcting bone loss in your jaw. This is a procedure where the dentist will go in and place materials on your jawbone to repair the areas where there has been bone loss. The material they use for the procedure may be taken from your own body, from…
As we deal with a variety of patients with different needs, we hear some common questions. One of them is, “Which teeth can dental implants replace?” This often comes up after a patient has lost a tooth in a hard-to-reach area of the mouth. Fortunately, we’re able to give them a great answer. A dental…