The History of Dental Implants

Before implant dentistry was developed, the only options for tooth replacement were dentures or bridges. With implants, however, you now can have a long-lasting, completely natural-looking replacement for teeth you have lost to decay, injury, or gum disease. The Importance of Titanium As far back as prehistoric times, people experimented with different types of tooth…

Receding Gums: Are Implants Still an Option?

If you are considering dental implants but have problems with your gums, you might have questions about whether implant dentistry is right for you. With appropriate pre-treatment, however, even those with receding gums can successfully receive implants to replace their missing teeth. Implants and Gum Disease Receding gums is usually caused by gum disease. The…

Congenitally Missing Teeth: What are my options?

Tooth loss that results from a traumatic injury or a genetic birth condition is quite a common occurrence. The most commonly observed, congenitally missing teeth are the upper lateral incisors, and the lower second premolars. Fortunately, there are several available options for the replacement of congenitally missing teeth. These options include removable dental appliances, permanent…