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When COVID-19 first arrived in the United States in late 2019, preventive measures such as wearing masks and staying 6 ft apart from one another were relatively unfamiliar to many people. By now, however, these practices have been commonplace in

Many people wait until they have missing teeth before they start shopping around for tooth replacement options, such as dental implants. However, you don’t have to wait until your teeth are missing before you consider dental implants. In fact, there

According to the American College of Prosthodontists, as many as 120 million Americans are missing at least one tooth. The state of being completely toothless is known as edentulism, while missing one or more teeth while still having natural teeth

After having dental implants placed, most people want to make sure they do everything they can to ensure the longevity of their implants. Generally, this consists of caring for one’s implants by maintaining proper oral hygiene such as brushing twice

During these hot summer months, staying properly hydrated is extremely important. After all, the human body is approximately 60% water and needs to have enough water for a variety of functions. For this reason, it is recommended to drink at

More and more people are choosing dental implants over other tooth replacement options such as bridges or dentures. When it comes to making the decision of whether or not to get dental implants, however, one common concern many people have

Many people assume that getting dental implants eliminates the need for proper oral hygiene, especially since they cannot be damaged by tooth decay like natural teeth. Although it is true that dental implants and the attached prosthesis do not decay,

It is truly amazing to see how far dental technology has come, especially in terms of tooth replacement options. Although removable dentures were primarily used to replace a mouthful of missing teeth, implant-supported dentures are quickly becoming the norm. However,

Contrary to popular belief, tooth loss is not a natural part of aging. Nevertheless, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has found that 26% of adults over the age of 65 only have 8 or less remaining teeth.

Out of all the restorations available for replacing missing teeth, dental implants are considered to be the golden standard, best of the best option. The main reason for this is because dental implants are the next best thing to natural

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around 34 million, or 14% of Americans currently smoke cigarettes. Although the amount of adults who smoke has dropped since the mid-2000s, there is still a large number of individuals who

When it comes to getting dental implants placed, most people envision getting a single implant to replace one missing tooth or an implant-supported denture to replace an entire arch or mouthful of missing teeth. Yet, not as many people envision

Having dental implants placed can make you feel both excited and nervous at the same time. Many people who opt to have dental implants placed find themselves excited at the prospect of being able to enjoy their favorite foods again,

Timing is important for many things in life. In fact, most of our daily routines are built upon doing certain things at the right time. Fluctuations in timing can even result in chaos. For example, waking at a later time

Even though modern dentistry is far more advanced than dentistry of the past, it has not finished evolving. In fact, modern dentistry continues to reach forward every day. When it comes to advancing dental technology, many of these advancements are

When getting any type of dental procedure, your dentist will need to make sure that you are an ideal candidate for that type of treatment. In the case of dental implants, one important requirement is that you have enough bone

Dental implants are an increasingly popular option for replacing one or more missing teeth. In fact, many dentists agree that dental implants are the “gold standard” of tooth replacement options. For this reason, if you have been looking for tooth

Teeth can fall out from decay or severe gum disease and they can also be knocked out during an accident. Sometimes they may even need to be extracted due to severe decay or damage that cannot be fixed with restorative

After having dental implants placed, the last thing you want to do is accidentally jeopardize your recovery process. Since your implant dentist also wants you to have a successful recovery, they will provide you with postoperative guidelines that generally contain

If you have suffered bone loss in the upper jaw, your dentist may recommend zygomatic implants. This Swedish surgical technique uses extra long dental implants that are placed in both the jaw and cheek (zygomatic) bones. Since the implant is

Did you know that you can directly affect the outcome of your dental implants? Although dental implants have a high success rate, a large part of their success is dependent on patient compliance to the guidelines provided after dental implant

Dental implant technology has quite an extensive history. While evidence of dental restorations and tooth replacement options dates as far back as 2500 BC with the Ancient Egyptians, the first evidence of dental implants as we know them today was

If you are looking into getting dental implants, then you have probably heard that ideal candidates for dental implant surgery are those who have one or more missing teeth, generally good oral health, and adequate bone mass to safely support

Having dental implants placed to replace missing teeth comes with a variety of benefits, which is why dental implant surgery continues to be increasingly popular. However, the one downside of dental implants is that people with missing teeth need to

When it comes to tooth replacement options, dental implants are considered to be the gold standard. However, traditional dental implants may not always be an option for some people due to the fact that they require a certain amount of

Dental implants are used to replace missing teeth, as well as teeth that are severely damaged or decayed beyond repair. While some teeth may fall out on their own due to severe decay or gum disease, others will need to

According to various studies quoted by the American College of Prosthodontists, approximately 40 million Americans are missing all their permanent teeth. Edentulism, or the condition of being entirely toothless, is a serious problem for older Americans, especially those over the

If you have been looking into getting dental implants, you may have come across a specific type of implant known as zygomatic implants. Since this type of implant is relatively new, chances are you may not know very much zygomatic

When having dental implants placed, there are a variety of factors that can affect the procedure, as well as the future of your dental implants. One of these factors is your overall health. While many people believe that dental implants

Dental implants have an extremely high success rate and approximately 95-96% of dental implants are placed and heal successfully. While this is an exceptionally high success rate, it still means that a small percentage of dental implant treatments are not