If you are missing one or more teeth, a dental implant can help to prevent the teeth adjacent to the gap from tilting or shifting, which might misalign your bite and cause other dental problems. The teeth on the opposing jaw may also grow irregularly because there’s no mate to make contact with, causing you …

If you are missing one or more teeth, a dental implant can help to prevent the teeth adjacent to the gap from tilting or shifting, which might misalign your bite and cause other dental problems. The teeth on the opposing jaw may also grow irregularly because there’s no mate to make contact with, causing you …

Dental implants are arguably the best solution for missing teeth. When you have a severely damaged or decayed tooth that cannot be saved with a crown or root canal therapy, then your dentist may recommend that it be completely removed.  Unfortunately, any spaces left unfilled between your teeth cause adjacent teeth to shift towards the …

A dental implant is a titanium post that is surgically placed in your jaw to form an artificial “tooth root” that functions as a sturdy support for the replacement tooth, denture, or bridge. Dental implants are a popular, effective, and long-lasting solution for replacing missing teeth.  They offer many other advantages over other tooth replacement …

If you have lost most or all of your teeth due to advanced gum disease or decay, it will become nearly impossible to maintain the function of your mouth, whether it’s eating or speaking properly. Your smile will also be affected. In such a case, your dentist may recommend a tooth replacement solution such as …

What can I expect during dental implant treatment planning? The qualified dentist will: Physically examine the gap in your mouth where you’re planning to get a dental implant placed. Capture the necessary dental imaging including X-rays, CT scans, and/or panoramic films in order to assess the quality and quantity of jawbone.  Review your medical history …

Dental implants tend to cost a lot more than alternative tooth replacement treatments such as dentures and dental bridgework. This cost can partly be attributed to the requirement of a skilled oral surgeon to perform the procedure, as opposed to a general dentist. As a surgical procedure, it also requires careful planning to eliminate any …

Dental implants refer to a biocompatible fixture that is surgically placed into the jawbone underneath an area with missing teeth, so it can fuse with the bone to provide a strong and sturdy artificial tooth root that can support the replacement tooth. Your dentist may recommend dental implant placement for a replacement tooth in order …

Dental implants are now the preferred option for replacing missing teeth because they use a conservative technique that doesn’t damage surrounding healthy teeth, like bridgework, and provides predictable results. However, getting a single dental implant carnage in prices depending on a variety of factors, including:  The position of the implant site in the mouth The …

What happens during dental implant consultation? During your consultation, the dentist will physically examine the gap in your mouth where you’re planning to get a dental implant placed, and also capture the necessary dental imaging including X-rays, CT scans, and/or panoramic films. These assessments check the quality and quantity of jawbone, and may influence whether …