Dental implants are often used to replace lost teeth, and the leading cause of tooth loss is periodontal disease. However, periodontal disease is also a leading cause of dental implant failure, and people with a history of chronic periodontal disease experience a failure rate many times higher than those without a prior [...]
Missing teeth can not only impact your self-esteem, but they can also be bad for your oral health. The teeth on either side of the gap may “lean in” to compensate, a missing tooth can change your bite, and the gap can make it easier for food to get stuck while eating. This can make [...]
More and more adults choose to straighten their teeth today than ever before. Straightening your teeth has many intrinsic and extrinsic benefits. With straight teeth, you'll be more confident, which will make it easier to build new relationships. You'll have a better chance at getting a promotion at work, and [...]
If you’re missing one or more teeth, you aren’t alone: According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, the average Australian adult has 4.5 missing teeth. But solidarity doesn’t make a smile with gaps any prettier, more functional, or easier to clean. By far the most permanent, durable solution to a [...]
We say dental implants are the best tooth-replacement option out there and for many good reasons. They look natural, function like natural teeth, and require only maintenance comparable to natural teeth: brushing, flossing, and seeing your dentist regularly. In comparison to living with no replacement teeth or with [...]
