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Q. What is a dental implant? A. A dental implant is a permanent artificial tooth replacement. Q. Who should you see about getting dental implant surgery? A. When getting a dental implant, you should select a dentist or dental team with in-depth knowledge and prior experience with all aspects of the treatment. It is important […]

Dental implantology has made huge strides in just the past 20 years – but the concept is anything but new. The idea of a tooth replacement anchored permanently into the jaw has been around since antiquity. Archeologists know the ancient Egyptians tried to implant precious stones into the jawbone where teeth were lost. Half a […]

In spite of the tremendous reduction in dental cavities in the past 20 years, a missing tooth or teeth remain a problem in the adult population. The sheer numbers of tooth loss in people over 35 indicate many of us could benefit from dental implants. Tooth implants have been part of many dentist practices for […]

If you have lost a tooth, it is likely that one of your options is to replace it with a dental implant. Before you decide a course of action, you should consider asking your implant dentist some simple questions: What is a dental implant? A dental implant is a titanium metal replacement for a root […]

Are you missing a permanent tooth? Do you have gaps in your smile? Do you wear dentures and experience some of the following problems: Slipping and clicking while talking? Irritation and pain when you chew? Fear of eating in public? Feeling or looking older than your age? You may be a candidate for dental implants, […]

Much is being said about dental implant procedures. A national radio spot states that steak and corn-on-the-cob are no longer just a memory for people with tooth loss. Tooth implants, they say, can bring back bite strength and, certainly, improve all-around dental function. Just what are dental implants though? Tooth replacement systems differ but continue […]

Deciding whether you can afford dental implants can be a complicated process. Dental implant prices depend on many factors including your own overall health, the complexity of the problem, whether additional bone grafting may be necessary, and the cost of the materials used. There are different types of dental implants used in dentistry. There’s been […]

Permanent replacements that feel like original teeth If you have a missing tooth or have lost teeth, you’re far from alone. In fact, you’re one of over 100 million North Americans with a similar problem. Some lack but a single tooth; others are completely edentulous (without teeth). Dentures are generally the first thing considered in […]