How Long to Dental Implants Last?
August 16, 2020
With dental implants becoming a more and more popular solution to replace missing teeth, it's fair to ask: how long do dental implants last? The short answer is that dental implants can last a lifetime. Here's the long answer.
What Do Denture Wearers & Astronauts Have in Common?
August 1, 2020
The answer: Bone loss. A common legend says that an astronaut who returned to Earth after an extended stay on a space station had bones so weak that he broke his arm lifting a tea cup.
Replacing Missing Teeth: Dentures vs. Dental Implants
February 9, 2020
Whether you've lost teeth to decay, periodontal disease or an accident, we know that having a missing tooth can be embarrassing, inconvenient & often very uncomfortable. Luckily, there are many options for restoring your teeth, but with so many options, there is also some confusion.
How Dental Implants Were Invented
January 6, 2018
Perhaps the earliest example of dental implants were seashells found in the jaw of an ancient Mayan skeleton from 1,300 years ago.
Know Your Dental Specialties: Periodontist
November 5, 2017
A periodontist is a fully trained dentist who specializes in treating periodontal disease (advanced gum disease) and the placement of dental implants.
The Vital Reasons Why You Should Replace Missing Teeth
August 2, 2017
The goal of modern dentistry is for each & every patient to keep all their teeth for their entire lifetime. As dental health awareness & dental technology have advanced over the last half century, we now see fewer older people who are missing all their teeth (a condition dentists call edentulism).
Not Everyone Loses All Their Baby Teeth (Milk Teeth)!
March 31, 2017
While most people finish losing their primary teeth (also called baby teeth or milk teeth) by age 12, there are some adults who still have at least one baby tooth!