What is a Dental Onlay?
When most people get a cavity, they often think that a trip to the dentist will result in a filling, a crown, or in the worst-case scenario, a root canal to fix the issue. Though all these treatments for cavities […]
How long do dental implants last?
When you’re making investments like this in your mouth and going through procedures like this, it’s really logical to want to know how long it will last. How long will my implant last? Implants don’t have expiration […]
How Do You Care For Dental Implants?
We go back to understanding what a dental implant is, versus what is a dental implant crown, dental implant bridge, or dental implant as an anchor for an overdenture – a snap in/snap out appliance. So, how […]
What Are Dental Implants Made Of?
When we’re talking about a dental implant procedure, we’re thinking about this globally from a dentist standpoint. The number one thing is, is the patient a candidate for a dental implant? It starts with the health circumstances […]
Difference Between Dentures and Partials
A lot of dentistry is about the terminology, there are terms that we use, and then the terms that we try to make more digestible for our patients. So, with respect to dentures and partials, dentures are […]
Can You Use Mini Dental Implants Right Away?
You are able to use some mini dental implants right away. Again, it has more to do with the way in which they’re used. Let’s take Dentures, for example. A lot of the forces on implants plants that are […]
How Often Should Dental Implants Be Cleaned?
According to the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID), over 3 million people in the United States have implants and an additional 500,000 people are added to this number annually. Dental implant surgery can help people by […]
How Long Do Mini Dental Implants Take to Heal?
Mini dental implants, like standard implants, heal in the same amount of time. The healing process is called osteointegration. It’s where the bone attaches to the surface texture of these dental implants. The way that I explain […]
Who Should You Go To For Dental Implants?
Nowadays, because of the advances in technology, 3D imaging, and all of the research and studies that have been done on dental implants, they’re generally a safe procedure. But just like anything else, having expertise in an […]
How Long do Dental Implants Take To Heal?
Your dental implant heals in your mouth in generally the same rate as it does in other mouths, as well. As you may have heard or experienced in the past, there is a waiting period, usually, between […]