If you smoke and are considering dental implants to replace missing teeth, here is yet another reason to kick the habit. A study in the Journal of Periodontology has shown that smoking can cause dental implants to fail more often than for nonsmokers. Dental implants have one of the highest… Read More…
If you lose a tooth, what occurs BELOW the gum tissue may surprise you! Many people are unaware that natural tooth roots create a type of stimulation to their jaw bone. This stimulation keeps the jaw bone at a healthy height and width. Without it, however, the bone begins to… Read More…
About 25% of U.S. adults age 60 and older no longer have any natural teeth. Having missing teeth can affect nutrition, since people without teeth often prefer soft, easily chewed foods. Because dentures are not as efficient for chewing food as natural teeth, many denture wearers also choose soft foods… Read More…
Statistics show that 69% of American adults ages 35 – 44 have lost at least one natural tooth due to an accident, periodontal (gum) disease, or tooth decay. For those age 74 and over, 26% have lost ALL of their natural teeth. If you are in the 35+ age group… Read More…
Sometimes, no matter how well you care for teeth, there are occasions when a tooth requires removal. This could be the result of a sports injury or, perhaps from grinding or clenching, a tooth cracks below the gum line and eventually breaks. When removal is necessary, replacing the tooth with… Read More…
When a patient comes to us with one or more missing teeth, we explain all their options for replacing the tooth or teeth. However, we feel patients deserve to know their choices as well as the advantages and disadvantages of each so they can intelligently select the one they feel… Read More…
As the wealthiest country in the world, it’s surprising that tooth loss is so prevalent. For example, 10% of American adults are missing all of their teeth and 63% are missing more than one tooth. For those over the age of 65, this jumps to 98%. Once tooth roots are… Read More…
“I resolve to protect my teeth and gum health!” This is an important resolution to add to your list for the coming year! Why? Research shows that your oral health has an impact on your overall health. The bacteria of gum disease has been linked to coronary artery disease, stroke,… Read More…
For those who are considering dental implants for tooth replacement, they may be surprised that modern implants have been around for decades. And, even more interesting, primitive forms of dental implants have been discovered dating back to early civilizations. Archeologists have found ancient skulls with cast iron and carved shells… Read More…
If you lose a back tooth, why replace it when the tooth isn’t visible? Your teeth are arranged in a carefully balanced configuration to provide proper support and stability. Losing a tooth can start a vicious cycle of ongoing oral and structural problems. Typical oral problems include drifting, shifting, and… Read More…
