A Guide to Navigating Your Dental Implant Journey

June 18, 2024

As patients, it's important to understand that dental implants are not just a one-time solution but a long-term investment in your oral health. The cost-effectiveness of implants over time is a key factor to consider. With advancements in implant technology and cosmetic outcomes, the future of dental implants looks promising. The increasing availability of educational resources and the growing awareness among patients further underline the benefits of this option.

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Topics: dental implant process, what to know about implants, Dental Implant Journey

Three Ways to Replace Missing Teeth

January 4, 2024

If you are looking to replace missing teeth, you have more options than you may think. Fixed dental implants, removable dentures, and snap-in dentures can each be a great fit depending on your specific needs. Find out which is best for you!

If you're missing one or more teeth, read below to learn the three main options you have to replace them.

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Topics: Getting started with dental implants, dental implant process, what to know about implants

All-On-4 Dental Implant Problems And Complications

July 6, 2023

"I feel like it is my responsibility to make sure there is good information on the positives and negatives of All-on-4 dental implants and All-on-6. These are meant to inform you, not to alert you."

          Ramsey Amin DDS, FAAID, DABOI/ID

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Topics: dental implant process, Dental implant procedure, All-on-4

Are Dental Implants a Treatment Option for TMJ?

September 19, 2022

Do you experience pain and jaw-popping symptoms of TMJ? Did you know that in some cases, misaligned teeth could cause TMJ? If you live with the painful sensations of TMJ and have misaligned teeth, continue reading to discover how dental implants can help alleviate your TMJ pain and provide you with a better smile with a full mouth dental reconstruction.

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Topics: dental implant process, what to know about implants, overall health, Dental implant procedure, Replacement Techniques, TMJ

Stick to the Facts About Dental Implants

August 31, 2022

Even after decades of successful use, I’m still surprised by how much misinformation or a lack of actual information circulates about dental implants. The best thing you can do as a consumer is to educate yourself and learn the facts. The most crucial point is that dental implants are the most permanent and reliable solution for replacing lost teeth.

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Topics: Getting started with dental implants, dental implant research, dental implant process, FAQs, what to know about implants, Dental Implant Awareness Month

How Strong are Dental Implants?

August 24, 2022

First, it’s important to understand that no tooth replacement technique is as strong as natural teeth, so you want to keep your natural teeth as healthy as possible for as long as possible. However, in the course of a lifetime, most people will lose at least one tooth. Among the alternatives for dental restoration, dental implants are considerably stronger than bridges and dentures.

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Topics: dental implant research, dental implant process, FAQs, Replacement Techniques

When to Consider Implant-Retained Dentures

June 29, 2022

For decades, dentures (not dental implants) have been the most cost-effective way to replace large numbers of badly damaged or missing teeth. Today traditional dentures have their drawbacks, the most notable being that they lack the chewing strength of natural teeth (about 20% of your original biting force) and aren’t entirely stable, which can make speech difficult and one feel self-conscious. Today, the closest replacement to natural teeth is fixed dental implants, a permanent solution that is not removable.

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Topics: Getting started with dental implants, dental implant research, Choosing an implant dentist, dental implant process, what to know about implants, Dental implant procedure, Implant-Retained Dentures

DENTAL IMPLANTS: THE MACGYVER OF TEETH

April 12, 2022
 

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

What is the Success Rate of Dental Implants?

October 26, 2020

If you have experienced tooth loss, you know that it affects your appearance and your ability to chew efficiently. Dental implants, which have been used for half a century, are a safe and effective solution.

As in any medical procedure, however, there can be complications. Choosing a knowledgeable, well-trained implant dentist will help minimize complications and ensure skillful handling of any problems, should they arise.

But what exactly is the success rate of dental implants? In this blog post we'll review why dental implants are the best tooth replacement option, what causes tooth loss and dental implant loss as well as the factors that impact the success rate of dental implants.

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Topics: Choosing an implant dentist, dental implant process, Dental implant procedure

Finding the Right Doctor for Dental Implants

September 30, 2020

Dental implants are the best tooth replacement solution available today.

They look and feel like natural teeth, and they can provide you with a lifetime of happy, confident, beautiful smiles. To get the full benefit from dental implants, however, you need to entrust your procedure to the right doctor.

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Topics: Choosing an implant dentist, dental implant process, Dental implant procedure