Options for Replacing Missing Teeth

Sep 15, 2021 | Dental Implants

When you have a missing front tooth, you can become self-conscience about smiling and laughing. A missing tooth in the back part of your mouth can affect your ability to thoroughly chew your food. When several teeth are missing, all of these issues are exacerbated....

What’s Best for Me? Bridges, Dentures or Implants?

Dec 7, 2019 | Dental Implants

For those who are missing teeth, whether from gum disease, injury or another reason, modern dentistry offers a range of options for replacing them. Those dealing with tooth loss can have problems chewing and eating, and may not feel as confident as they should when it...

What is Hypodontia?

Aug 9, 2019 | Dental Implants

During our lifetimes, we will grow and lose 20 primary teeth. As those teeth fall out, they will be replaced by an average of 32 adult teeth. That’s only an average, however—not everyone has 32 teeth (or, in the case of those who have had wisdom teeth removed,...

Dental Implants | Are You A Candidate For Implants?

Jun 12, 2017 | Dental Implants

Just about everyone would say that they desire an attractive and healthy smile. Unfortunately, due to genetics and some bad oral hygiene habits, some people do not have the best looking or healthiest smile. Oftentimes, people are told that they cannot achieve a...

When Is The Right Time To Place Dental Implants In Teenagers?

Mar 31, 2011 | Dental Implants

This is an important question and the current wisdom is not to have implants placed until jaw and facial growth are complete. Although it varies from person to person, growth of the jaws in most cases is not complete until late teens. Of course, we are faced with the...

What is the success rate of Dental Implants?

Jan 23, 2011 | Dental Implants

Dental implants traditionally have a very high success rate. The majority of studies indicate long-term success rates well over 95%. However, there are many factors that can compromise the success rates of dental implants. These can be divided into three categories:...