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Implant dentistry has many benefits. First of all, implant dentistry provides a valuable option for patients to replace their missing teeth. Implants can help replace a single tooth to a full set of teeth. In addition, implants allow for more flexible restorative treatment options. Implants can support single crowns, bridges, partial dentures and dentures. Implants […]

Taking care of implants is similar to taking care of natural teeth. One can brush them and floss them similar to natural teeth. Of course, decay cannot occur on dental implants, however we still need to be concerned with bone loss around implants, similar to gum disease, but around implants. Your dentist may provide you

One of the more common events that could occur if a missing tooth is not replaced is drifting or movement of the adjacent and / or opposing teeth. Adjacent teeth move into the space of the missing tooth and the opposing teeth could move upwards or downwards to the space of the missing tooth.  This

Implants can replace any tooth in the mouth aside from wisdom teeth. Depending on the situation, everyone’s need is different. But the number of implants needed is largely determined by the final restoration. For example, the number of implants required to replace one crown, a bridge, or a denture is different.

A dental implant specialist has completed multiple years of extra training and schooling in regards to dental implant surgery beyond what a general dentist has. Their experience in performing surgery is most likely multiple times that of a general dentist. An analogy would be if you were to have a simple brain tumor removed, would

According to the International Congress of Oral Implantologists it is rare that your body will reject your dental implant if properly treated by an experienced dentist. However, your dental implant may not properly fuse to the bone or it can come loose from the bone for a variety of reasons, including, but not limited to:

Dental implants can last well over 15 years or longer if you properly maintain them with adequate brushing and flossing as well as regular dental check-ups and a cleaning twice a year. A crown or bridge, however, has a shorter lifespan, ranging from 10 to 15 years before requiring replacement due to daily wear. There

In most cases, dental implants are not covered by dental insurance. However, some insurance companies have started providing some level of coverage due to the long-term patient benefits of dental implants, compared to other dental treatment options. It’s important for you to contact your insurance company about the coverage as some dental insurances may help

Often when gums recede, dentin (soft layer of the tooth covered by enamel or gum tissue) is exposed. Dentin contains microscopic pores (tubules) that, when exposed and open can lead to a “sharp” and/or “shooting” sensitivity pain. Acidic foods and beverages (candy, coffee, tea, wine), hot and cold, brushing and scaling (cleanings) can excite the