New advances in dental implants, teeth whitening, and other cosmetic dental procedures have undoubtedly created viable solutions for millions unhappy with the appearance of their smiles. It’s easy to forget, though, that your dental health is closely linked to your health in general. To learn more about this vital link, read on.
Understanding Dental Inflammation
As medical science advances, much is being learned about how important inflammation is to your health. Read More»
Are you embarrassed about your smile because you have missing teeth? If so, there are many things a dentist can do to replace them. Some of the most common treatment options for missing teeth include dental implants, removable partial dentures, or removable complete dentures. Dental bridges provide another option to replace missing teeth.
If you are not familiar with this treatment option, here are the answers to three frequently asked questions about dental bridges. Read More»
Although it’s rare, the human body can reject something that has been surgically implanted into it. This form of rejection is something you might hear about in relation to major internal organs (such as the heart, liver, and kidneys). If you’re about to receive a dental implant, you might be wondering—can your body actually reject the implant?
Living Tissue
A dental implant is extremely different from the implantation of an organ, which is placing living tissue into living tissue. Read More»
If you have one or more missing teeth — or if you’ve been told that you need to have teeth extracted — there’s a possibility that your dentist has mentioned implants as a post-treatment option. Specifically, dental implants are designed to mimic the look and feel of your real teeth after an extraction or other tooth loss. Unfortunately, there’s a lot of misinformation out there about dental implants. Are you falling for any of these all-too-common myths? Read More»
A dental implant is intended to be a permanent solution to what would have otherwise been a permanent problem, as a missing tooth isn’t going to grow back. But what about when the appearance of the dental implant changes? This doesn’t necessarily indicate a serious problem, but what could be causing the discoloration of the implant?
The Three Parts
Although the prosthetic tooth in your mouth is often referred to as an implant, the implant itself is made of three parts. Read More»
