Before you get dentures, it’s hard to imagine what living with them will be like. If only you could experience a day in the shoes of a denture wearer before you made your final decision. Will people be able to tell you have dentures? How hard are they to put in? Do you eventually get […]
Often, people considering dental implants want to know how much the procedure will cost. When you’re doing your research before selecting a dental implant center, you may wonder why a specific answer is hard to find. You’ll find that estimates vary widely. Typically, dental implants themselves cost thousands of dollars and may even go into […]
If you are looking for a way to replace missing teeth, a partial denture can be an economical option. The partial denture fills the gap left by missing teeth with a removable dental appliance. Artificial teeth are attached to an acrylic base that resembles natural gums. Metal clasps hook onto your natural teeth, holding the […]
In the past, dentures and bridges were the go-to solutions for missing teeth. Today, you have longer lasting options to restore your smile. Dental implants provide a permanent solution to tooth loss that looks and functions like natural teeth. According to the Institute for Dental Implant Awareness, implants are generally 95 to 98% successful for […]
Dentures are a wonderful thing when a person suffers total or extensive tooth loss, allowing teeth to be replaced quickly to help restore the ability to eat, smile, and speak clearly. However, as all denture-wearers know, they definitely have some limitations. Among the limitations that many denture-wearers find most annoying is the difficulty that many […]
If you are thinking about getting a dental implant, you may be wondering what one is made of. How do dental implants mimic a natural tooth so effectively? For such a life-changing technology, dental implants have a relatively simple structure. Each dental implant consists of 3 basic parts: an implant, an implant abutment, and a […]
It’s happened to us all. You are at a meeting or social event having a great time, you say goodbye to your friends, colleagues, or significant other, get into your car, and check your teeth. You sigh in relief that there’s nothing stuck in your dentures, but then, you check your breath. You suddenly realize […]
Before your implants get placed, your dental surgeon needs to scan your mouth and jaw to make sure conditions are ideal for a successful surgery. Part of what your surgeon will be looking for is how much bone you have available at the implant site. If your dental surgeon finds that you don’t have enough […]
If you are thinking about getting dentures, be prepared. When you first get dentures, it takes some time to adjust. In the first days and weeks, you may find tasks you used to take for granted challenging. Your mouth and natural teeth are also reacting to what is essentially a foreign body. The good news […]
Age Doesn’t Matter You may think only older people wear dentures. But you would be wrong. Young denture wearers are not uncommon. If you are a young person that needs dentures or already has them, you are not alone. Young people need dentures due to a variety of causes, including: Tooth loss from gum disease […]