You’ve invested time and dollars in your dental implant treatment. It’s delivered everything you had hoped. Now… You have a strong, secure, fully functioning new tooth. And you’re equally pleased that your implant isn’t directly vulnerable to decay or disease. Then one day… You notice some inflammation around the site of your implant. It’s inflamed
Next to the treatment itself, it’s perhaps the most common question about dental implants. In a way, the answer increases the treatment’s credibility. The question: “How long does it take for implants to heal?” Healing duration indicates yet another plus of dental implants. Implant treatment is more than a cosmetic tweak for your missing or
For the most part, it’s a good idea to think ahead. Forward thinking keeps you aware. Awareness can save you costs on your dental treatment too. With that in mind, it’s always a good time to review your dental insurance benefits and evaluate how much of yours remain before the end of the year. Cost-savings
Conversations jump topics frequently. Maybe it’s because attention spans are tested these days. Information flows freely. That’s a good thing but it can make you pause and wonder, “Now what was it you were saying about…?” That said dental implants are a dominant theme on this blog. I cover a variety of related topics here.
What’s inevitable in your life? I agree that’s a broad question. Let’s narrow it down to at least one certainty. Change. Moods change. Minds change. Bodies change. And if you’ve experienced tooth loss (for whatever reason) your jaw will inevitably change. This is even more common if you’re a denture wearer. Perhaps you chose dentures
One problem can often lead to another. I think it’s safe to say that you would prefer to avoid as many problems as possible. Tooth decay is one dental problem that can quickly escalate. Be aware that your risk of decay is high if certain factors are present. Bacteria and food particles are top decay
If you say something will “take-a-backseat-to-no-one” you’re admitting that it’s not lacking in confidence. Trusting your dental implant is like that for missing or damaged tooth replacement. In fact, speaking of “taking-a-back-seat,” dental implants are equally trustworthy for replacing your back molars. A high-function zone There are common functions that a lost or missing tooth
We hear the term used frequently. It’s become the measure of internet fame. I’m talking about something “going viral.” If you could gauge the success of missing teeth treatment there’s one you could safely say has “gone viral.” Dental implants have gained popularity year after year. The reasons have as much to do with practical
Demand for products and services can drive cost. One trip to the gas pump or your grocer’s produce department is proof of this economic reality. Dental implant treatment is in high demand today. And this may prompt you to ask: “Does demand drive the cost of implant treatment up?” Or… “Can I get long-term, cost-effective
Durability. Companies like to promote their product’s ability to withstand everyday disasters. And your teeth are not to be ignored in a discussion about durability. You subject them daily to temperature extremes and acid via what you eat and drink. Your teeth are being attacked by bacteria as we speak. The routine force exerted on
