Can You Have 2 Dental Implants Next to Each Other?
If you have two consecutive teeth missing, you may only need one implant for both teeth. Because there is a small gap between the teeth, the crowns are attached to each other to alleviate the gap. If your missing teeth are not consecutive, separate implants are needed. Much depends on which teeth are missing. If […]
Can you get a front tooth implant?
From accidents and sports injuries to periodontal disease, tooth decay, or just plain genetics— whatever your reason for a missing front tooth– you don’t have to live with an embarrassing gap in your smile. Can you replace a front tooth with a dental implant? Yes. When a tooth becomes damaged or missing, especially a tooth […]
Can Dental Implants Get Cavities?
Teeth are supposed to last a lifetime, but because of oral diseases and physical trauma, they often don’t. Dental implants are an excellent choice for people who are facing tooth loss. Unlike dentures, dental implants are anchored within the jawbone itself. This provides stability for the crown, which is the visible, white part of the […]
Are Dental Implants Safe?
Every year, thousands of Americans turn to dental implants to replace lost or missing teeth. For most people, dental implants are a reliable and long-lasting solution to improve functionality, oral health, aesthetics and — perhaps most importantly — one’s confidence. Dental implant surgery has come a long way in recent years, and when performed by […]
How Long Does It Take To Replace a Missing Tooth?
Aesthetically speaking, there are few things that can diminish confidence like a missing tooth. Whether caused by trauma, a sports injury, gum disease or other factors, missing teeth impact not only your smile, but your dental health. If you are missing or recently lost a single tooth, the best solution is replacement with a dental […]
Are Dental Implants As Strong As Natural Teeth?
If you are considering getting dental implants, you may wonder if they will be as strong as the rest of your natural teeth. Fortunately, the answer is yes. Modern dental implants bond directly with your jawbone, so they are as sturdy as–if not more sturdy than– your natural teeth. They are made using strong, high-quality […]
Am I Too Young for Dental Implants?
Kids and teens who have missing teeth causing unsightly gaps may be wondering if dental implants are a good way to achieve the beaming bright smile they want to show off to the world. While only a professional dentist can assess whether or not a patient qualifies for tooth implants, in most cases, younger people […]
Saving Your Failed Dental Implants
In a clinical case letter published in the Journal of Oral Implantology, Dr. Nick Augenbaum and Dr. Elliot Koschitzki explain their evaluation and treatment of a failed dental implant from another dentist and the importance of malposition and resulting esthetics to the overall outcome and success. Achieving a natural-looking and functional implant-supported restoration in the front […]
How Soon After Tooth Extraction Can I Have an Implant?
One of the largest concerns that patients have before receiving dental implants is just how long they will have to wait to have their permanent teeth put into place after having their damaged teeth extracted. The thought of having an empty smile can feel overwhelming and embarrassing. However, this isn’t really anything you should be […]
How Many Teeth Can One Implant Support?
Dental implants are a much more comfortable, functional, and aesthetically pleasing alternative to dentures and bridges. This is because instead of loosely adhering to your gums or being held in place by surrounding teeth using unsightly metal brackets, dental implants are fused directly into your jawbone, mimicking important functions of your natural teeth, such as […]