There’s no doubt that the art and science of tooth replacement have come a long way in recent years. When once an individual was forced to live with an embarrassing gap where a tooth used to be, they now have several options for replacement. Dentures, bridges, and dental implants are just a few choices available, […]
***UPDATED: July 16, 2013*** A new report published in the International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants shows that dental implants offer not only effective replacement treatment for missing teeth, but are also more cost-effective than traditional treatments. This conclusion was drawn after reviewing 14 studies conducted on the long-term costs of a variety of […]
***UPDATED: October 18, 2013*** Researchers are always working toward creating an improved version of the already largely successful dental implant. The latest development from a team of dental experts from the University of Illinois at Chicago and Michigan Technological University involves the use of a new nanomaterial that has been shown to fight bacterial infection […]
***UPDATED: March 20, 2013*** After reading horror stories such as this one, it’s really no wonder so many are fearful of the dentist. A recent story from the UK’s Daily Mail describes an incident where a Spanish dentist allegedly pulled out a patient’s teeth after a dispute over a dental bill. The patient, a woman […]
***UPDATED: April 27, 2015*** Thanks to a team in Dublin, Ireland, diagnosing bruxism, or teeth grinding, just got a whole lot easier. Because teeth grinding usually occurs during sleep, many of the billion people who do it are unaware. When left untreated, bruxism can cause severe damage and pain. The new technology, SmartSplint, was developed […]
***UPDATED: July 31, 2014*** A new smile survey found that a significant portion of the participants are dissatisfied with their smiles and believe that their self-confidence would improve if they were corrected. The study also found that shockingly, many were not aware that it is never too late to repair their teeth, according to a […]
Dental implants are a safe and effective way to replace missing or damaged teeth. Millions of patients have undergone the procedure, but are often unable to chew food until the implant becomes fixated to the bone, which can take up to six months. This time period may be shortening, according to the Medical News Today […]
In several places around the country, February is Children’s Dental Health Month, and people are buzzing about recent studies showing a shocking percentage of our nation’s kids are suffering from premature tooth decay. This is a very serious topic, which deserves a lot of attention, but meanwhile, there is a significant portion of our population […]
Losing a permanent tooth can have a lasting effect on anyone. Fortunately, dental implants have provided a solution that is cost effective, fairly immediate, and relatively comfortable. There are few drawbacks to the tradtional tooth-replacement method that are typically accepted, as the reward of a new tooth far outweighs the risks. For example, the healing […]
Implant vs Denture vs Bridge ***UPDATED: December 17, 2013*** Dentists typically recommend that missing teeth be replaced, for both aesthetic and medical reasons. Physically, a missing tooth can cause the other teeth in the mouth to shift, and over time the jaw bone may actually begin to shrink, causing a slew of other issues. It […]