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What Are Mini Dental Implants, and When Are They Used?

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Your oral surgeon has numerous options when it comes to replacing teeth in your mouth. Full dental implants may not be suitable for every patient and situation. Even if you are not a candidate for a full dental implant, you may still be able to receive a mini-implant, which can help you obtain a new smile and the appearance that you want. Mini dental implants can allow more people to receive the benefits of an implant beyond those who may[…] Read More

All-on-4 Dental Implants: A Complete Solution for Full Arch Restoration

You may need to fully restore the entirety of your upper or lower teeth. Ordinarily, you would need a separate implant for each tooth in your mouth. However, there are solutions available to you that allow you to restore a full arch without an individual implant in each location. All-on-4 dental implants may be the exact option for you and your situation.  All-on-4 Implants Are a Comprehensive Solution for Extensive Tooth Loss The normal full arch dental implant procedure would[…] Read More

Can I Travel After Getting Dental Implants?

Although dental implants will bring many positive benefits to your life in both the short and long run, you also need to make some changes in the interim to ensure that the procedure has the greatest chance of success. In the days after you have undergone dental implant surgery, you may need to remain less active to promote the best possible oral health. You should wait before you go on a lengthy trip, especially if you intend to fly.  The[…] Read More

Dental Implants and Bone Health: What You Need to Know

You need to have overall good bone health to support dental implants. Once you have sufficient bone and jaw density to get dental implants, they can improve your bone health in the future. An oral surgeon can determine whether you are suitable for dental implant surgery. Dental Implants Can Prevent Bone Loss When you are missing a tooth, there is more direct exposure to your bone because it is not covered. Normally, the force that you use to chew is[…] Read More

Can a Wisdom Tooth Cause an Infection?

Wisdom teeth are the last set of molars that develop late in the teen years or young adults in their 20s. For some people, wisdom teeth are not an issue, but they are problematic and cause infections for others. Because the wisdom teeth are so far back in the mouth, they can be challenging to clean. Most people do not have room for the wisdom teeth to erupt and align themselves properly with the other teeth. They may come in[…] Read More

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