Sports Injuries That Lead to Dental Implants

May 31, 2022
Woman Smiles and Stretches - Dental Implants Can be a Permanent Solution to Your Dental Injury

       

Sports are popular among adults and children alike. Competitive sports among professionals and school children happen daily, as do recreational amateur sports, and sports conducted for exercise. But any physical activity is associated with some form of physical (and dental) risk. When a dental injury as a result of sports activity is too severe, you may lose one or multiple teeth. Dental implants offer an ideal solution to replace these teeth permanently. They allow you to retain your facial appearance and structure as well as sustain functional strength and bite force.

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Topics: Getting started with dental implants, overall health, Board Certified Implant Dentist, Credentialed Implant Dentist, Dental implant procedure

DENTAL IMPLANTS: THE MACGYVER OF TEETH

April 12, 2022
Elderly patient smiling and having her teeth cleaned by a masked dentist
 

When I was a kid, one of the coolest shows on TV was MacGyver. For those not of my generation, “Mac” traveled around the world and helped people in need solve their problems. He was always there for the underdog and his methods were, whenever possible, non-violent and non-lethal. At the end of each episode, he always found himself in a challenging situation and used his brains and whatever he had on hand to get out of the predicament. He was a science nerd who could fix most anything.

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Topics: Getting started with dental implants, dental implant research, Choosing an implant dentist, dental implant process, timeline for implants, what to know about implants, overall health, Board Certified Implant Dentist, Credentialed Implant Dentist, Dental implant procedure

Change Your Life with Dental Implants

August 30, 2019
Group of students studying outdoors and looking very happy

Plenty of things can change your life. Winning the lottery, for one. But when it comes to living your life to the fullest, there’s nothing like a great-looking smile to build confidence and make you feel like you’re putting your best foot forward.

If you’re missing teeth, smiling can often be a struggle. Along with chewing your favorite foods, speaking comfortably and naturally, or even being as active as you’d wish.

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Topics: Getting started with dental implants, what to know about implants, Board Certified Implant Dentist, Credentialed Implant Dentist

Questions to Ask Before Choosing an Implant Dentist

June 18, 2019
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If you're looking for information regarding dental implants, there's no resource more trusted than  the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID), the oldest organization in the world dedicated to implant dentistry.
 
We asked Dr. Sanford N. Schwartz, DDS, FAAID, a Fellow of the AAID, to weigh in on some of the most frequently asked questions about dental implants.
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Topics: Getting started with dental implants, Choosing an implant dentist, dental implant process, what to know about implants, Credentialed Implant Dentist

3 Reasons to Choose an AAID-credentialed Implant Dentist

May 31, 2019
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If you’re considering dental implants, it’s important to choose a dentist with experience and knowledge you can trust. Here are three reasons why it’s a smart move to select a dental implant dentist credentialed by the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID):
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Topics: Getting started with dental implants, Choosing an implant dentist, what to know about implants, Board Certified Implant Dentist, Credentialed Implant Dentist

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