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Overall, dental implants have a very high success rate, perhaps 95% or more, but your success will depend on several factors, including whether you’re a smoker, have gum disease, or care for them properly. And it depends on the experience of your implant dentist. The success of Immediate Loading Dental Implants According to one recent study, the […]

If you have a serious gum disease that is threatening your teeth, you may wonder whether it’s worth it to keep investing in periodontal care to preserve your teeth, or if it would be less expensive to just give up on threatened teeth and replace them. Even putting aside the fact that replacing teeth with dental implants would require […]

Sedation dentistry is a safe way for the many people who are anxious about dental treatment or find they have excessive discomfort to overcome these problems to get the general dental care they need or get complex cosmetic dentistry treatments they desire. Almost everyone is a good candidate for sedation dentistry, but it’s important to mention health conditions and medications […]

A periodontist is a specialist in conditions of gum disease and gum or jawbone-related concerns and treatments. A periodontist can help when you have serious gum conditions that may threaten your teeth or your overall health. Why a Periodontist? As a specialist, a periodontist is better trained and equipped to handle procedures related to the gums and […]

Quick question: what is more closely associated with your smile than your teeth? Your lips. Aren’t convinced? Check out this Google Ngram graph, which shows how often words are used in a large selection of books in English. Notice how closely the lines for “smile” and “lips” track together. When Americans first became interested in smiles […]

If you are looking to straighten your smile, these days you have two great options: Invisalign and braces. Here is a guide to help you decide which is the right choice for you. How Much Do You Want to Avoid Visible Wires? One of the main reasons why people choose Invisalign is that they are trying to […]

Everybody has occasional bad breath. Maybe you just ate liver and onions. Maybe you’re waking up after a bad bender and your mouth tastes and smells terrible. Maybe it’s something that just happens to you in the morning sometimes. But if you have frequent, recurring, or constant bad breath, you need to pay attention to […]

Every other year, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) releases its report “The State of the Cosmetic Dentistry Industry,” which assesses the results of surveys sent to hundreds of member dentists and other cosmetic dentists across the country to provide insight into the current trends in the industry. When asked what are the most […]

According to a new study, there are more than a million visits to the emergency room–or emergency department–every year for dental conditions. Many of the conditions could have been treated or prevented with routine dental care and oral hygiene, and patients often receive inferior care when they go to the emergency room for dental conditions. […]

What gives dental implants their great advantages–no special cleaning, no slipping, and the ability to eat a full range of foods–is that they are anchored in your jaw bone like your natural teeth. But what if you have a bone disease? Can you still get dental implants? The answer is yes, but you have to be aware […]

According to a new study by United Concordia, a provider of dental insurance, getting gum disease treatment can reduce costs for related medical conditions–such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and pregnancy–by up to 74%. It also reduced the need for hospitalizations. A Large Population Study The study was based on five years worth of data from nearly […]

If the most recent survey results from the American Association of Endodontists are to be believed, then fewer Americans fear root canals than in the past. More of us are also looking to save our natural teeth, which is the primary goal of a root canal. Survey In Advance of Root Canal Awareness Week Although the majority […]