By the age of 13, most people have lost all their baby teeth. By 25, when wisdom teeth usually grow in, we have a full set of permanent teeth that are expected to last the remaining 70-plus years of our lives. Over the course of those decades, our teeth become damaged from wear and tear, […]
Dental implants are highly sophisticated and permanent solutions for people who are struggling with missing teeth. The treatment process takes a few months, but appointments are relatively quick and do not require general anesthesia. However, early studies looking into the associations of dental implant failure and Vitamin D deficiency seem to support the idea that […]
Missing teeth can cause discomfort and insecurities. It’s normal to feel like you can’t laugh or talk without feeling embarrassed about a gap in your teeth. Missing teeth can result from injury, gum disease, tooth decay, and sometimes even genetic disorders. The good news is that there are many different treatment options available for missing […]
A dental implant procedure replaces a missing tooth with artificial tooth roots. Once the artificial roots have bonded with your jawbone, it can support a replacement tooth, which is known as a crown. Dental implants come with a lot of benefits if you’re missing one or more teeth because they are designed to function, look, […]
An Overview of Lost Teeth and Dental Implants Tooth loss is something that affects people everywhere. Many different things can trigger the permanent loss of teeth. Several examples of these factors are gum disease, tooth decay, heredity, tooth removals, and injuries. If you’ve been through a major injury that involves your mouth or your teeth, […]
The chief goal of your dentist is to preserve your existing teeth. Unfortunately, this is not always possible. In cases where you have lost a natural tooth, getting a dental implant is a close second for a number of reasons. What Are Dental Implants? Dental implants are a way of completely replacing a lost tooth. […]
If you are looking for a solution to missing teeth you have a few options such as dentures, bridges and implants. Many people find dentures and bridges to be uncomfortable for a variety of reasons, causing more and more people to turn to a more permanent and hassle-free option such as dental implants. How does […]
