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Temporary Smiles for Teens Waiting on Dental Implants
posted: Oct. 03, 2021.

Here's some good news: Teenagers are less likely than adults to lose teeth to dental disease. But there's also a flip side. Teens can still lose teeth, more likely Read more
Here's What You Can Expect With Dental Implant Surgery
posted: Sep. 13, 2021.

Getting dental implants is going to require surgery. But don't let that concern you—it's a relatively minor procedure. Currently the “gold standard” for tooth replacement, an implant consists of a Read more
You Can Have a Successful Implant Outcome if Your Diabetes is Under Control
posted: Jun. 15, 2021.

Around one in ten U.S. adults have diabetes, a metabolic disease that can disrupt other aspects of a person's health like wound healing and vision. It could also cause Read more
Implants Could Help You Keep Remaining Teeth Longer
posted: Mar. 27, 2021.

It's a common practice among people slowly losing their teeth to have their remaining teeth removed. They find dentures to be less costly than replacing one tooth at a Read more
Dental Implants and Smoking - Cause for Concern?
posted: Aug. 09, 2020.

You probably already know that using tobacco causes significant health risks: It increases your odds of getting various cancers and coronary diseases, to name just a few. Unfortunately, not Read more
Although Rare, Allergic Reactions to the Metal in Implants Could be a Concern
posted: Sep. 14, 2019.

You’re considering dental implants and you’ve done your homework: you know they’re considered the best tooth replacements available prized for durability and life-likeness. But you do have one concern Read more
Issues to Consider Before Dental Implants
posted: Apr. 17, 2019.

With their durability, versatility and life-likeness, there’s no doubt dental implants have revolutionized teeth replacement. If you’re considering dental implants, however, there are some issues that could impact how Read more
Increase Your Implant's Success Chances by Keeping Your Gums Healthy
posted: Nov. 28, 2018.

If you’ve just received a dental implant restoration, congratulations! This proven smile-changer is not only life-like, it’s also durable: more than 95% of implants survive at least 10 years. Read more
Dental Implants: a Durable, Life-Like Solution for your Tooth Loss
posted: Oct. 29, 2018.

What's so special about dental implants — and why should you consider one to replace a missing tooth? Although they've only been widely available for thirty years, dental implants have Read more
Could a Metal Allergy Keep You From Getting a Dental Implant?
posted: Sep. 09, 2018.

The dental implant is the closest thing in modern dentistry to a natural tooth. This is because an implant replaces more than the visible crown — it also replaces Read more
Screw or Cement: Which is Best for Attaching Your Implant Crown?
posted: Jul. 01, 2018.

If you’re in the initial planning stages for a dental implant, you may already be encountering a number of options to consider. One that may come up is how Read more
3 Possible Timing Scenarios for Getting Your New Implant
posted: May 22, 2018.

If you have a problem tooth we’ve recommended removing, those “Tooth in one day” ads—a tooth removed and an implant placed at the same time—might start to pique your Read more
Don't Let Smoking Increase Your Chances of Implant Failure
posted: Mar. 31, 2017.

There are plenty of good reasons to quit smoking. Here's one more if you're considering replacing a missing tooth with a dental implant: smoking increases your risk of implant Read more
Johnny's Teeth Aren't Rotten Any More
posted: Mar. 16, 2017.

Everyone has to face the music at some time — even John Lydon, former lead singer of The Sex Pistols, arguably England’s best known punk rock band. The 59-year Read more
3 Causes for Implant Failure and What You can do About Them
posted: Oct. 23, 2016.

First introduced in the 1980s, dental implants are a popular and reliable tooth replacement option. Numerous studies show that after ten years 95% are still in place. Much of Read more
Keeping up Good Hygiene Still a Necessity with Dental Implants
posted: Sep. 23, 2016.

Dental implants are widely considered the most durable tooth replacement option, thanks in part to how they attach to the jaw. But durable doesn't mean indestructible — you must Read more