Do you have a tooth that needs to be replaced? Sometimes a tooth is too damaged or too decayed to restore with a filling or a crown. Perhaps advanced gum disease or an injury caused a tooth to become dislodged that couldn’t be saved. Whatever the reason, you have three basic options for replacement: a bridge, dental implant or a …
Wisdom teeth, known as third molars, don’t always need to be extracted. But, there are several reasons why people will need wisdom teeth removal. When the teeth cannot erupt through the gums because there’s not enough room, when they risk damaging your other teeth or risk causing problems to the alignment of the bite, they will need to be removed. …
It is so common to hear that someone had their wisdom teeth removed that we have begun to assume that wisdom teeth are just meant to come out. But are they? Does everyone need to have their wisdom teeth removed? Wisdom teeth removal is one of the most common oral surgeries among teens and young adults – but it may …
If you’re like millions of Americans, you’re missing at least one tooth. If you’re ready to fill in the gap with a natural look and restore your oral health, we have a solution for you. Dental implants are a popular solution for missing teeth as your dentist can take an artificial tooth, implant it into your jawbone, and top it …
Wisdom teeth, also known as third molars, generally come in during your late teens or early twenties. However, some patients may have them erupt later in life. For some individuals, wisdom teeth may take years to erupt fully. Others will never experience eruption because the wisdom teeth are impacted and must be removed. Still, others may not be born with …
Dental implants are today’s most durable and lifelike replacements for missing teeth. Dentists create most dental implants from titanium, stainless steel, other metal alloys, zirconium, and ceramic materials. The materials in implants have received extensive safety testing and are well-known for their biocompatibility. This blog will describe the primary materials used in today’s dental implants and their uses. Titanium The …
These days it’s not uncommon to have a dental implant or for the topic of dental implants to come up during a conversation. According to the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, more than 3 million Americans have existing dental implants. A dental implant is a replacement for a tooth that has been lost,extracted or that never developed. A titanium screw …
Not everyone has wisdom teeth. If you do have wisdom teeth, there is a chance that these teeth can become infected. When you have a wisdom tooth infection, it is likely that extraction will be recommended to relieve the pain and pressure caused by your wisdom teeth. Here are some signs of a wisdom tooth infection to look out for. …
For decades, having wisdom teeth removed was a rite of passage for teenagers. They were routinely removed whether they had problems or not. Today, most experts agree that wisdom teeth should be carefully evaluated, but they do not necessarily need to be removed if they do not show signs of issues. Still, wisdom teeth are the most likely of all …
An estimated 10 million wisdom teeth are removed each year. As the theory goes, these teeth are prone to having issues and are not really needed for chewing, so it is better to get them out of the way. Today, though, dentistry is starting to rethink that idea. Whether or not you need to have your wisdom teeth extracted depends …
Although archeological records show that primitive dental implants may have been used in prehistoric times, and they were relatively common by 600 AD, modern dental implants did not really catch on until the 1990s. Though they are now the gold standard to replace missing teeth, dental implants are shrouded in myths and legends. Here is the truth behind 4 common …
Dentures and bridges were long considered the best treatments for missing or failing teeth. Today, though, you have another option. Dental implants have rapidly become the gold standard, and for good reason. One dental implant can support one crown, while implant supported dentures and fixed implant bridges need just a few dental implants to support a full arch of high-quality, …