Oral Surgery Blog
What Is the Best Replacement for a Missing Tooth?
Few people make it through life with all their teeth. Many will lose at least ten permanent teeth before the age of 50. It affects your smile and alters your bite, making it harder and harder to enjoy your meals. With time, the loss of teeth also leads to a weak jaw. That is why you must be careful even as you replace your teeth.
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Bone Grafting for Dental Implants: What to Expect
Many people think that, once we reach adulthood, our bones never change unless we need them to heal following a fracture/break. However, this isn’t actually the case. In fact, our bones are constantly regenerating, and old bone is replaced by newer, stronger bone cells. This process is known we remodeling and happens without us even being aware of it. However, sometimes this process can result in the bone becoming weaker and even damaged. This is something that may need to be addressed if you are planning on getting dental implants.
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How Can I Fix Excessive Dental Crowding?
Dental crowding is a very common oral problem and the reason why many people are referred to an orthodontist during their lifetime. Dental crowding is a type of malocclusion (misalignment of the teeth) that is characterized by the teeth overlapping one another. Not only does it mean that your smile might not be as straight and attractive as you would like, but it can also affect your oral health. Fortunately, there are a number of ways in which dental crowding can be fixed. Let’s find out more.
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5 Frequently Asked Questions About Jaw Surgery
Nowadays, certain dental procedures are becoming more common. Millions of people in the United States already have dental implants. Hundreds of thousands more become patients every year. One of the most common and complicated dental procedures is jaw surgery.
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Dental Implant FAQ
Dental implants are the preferred choice of many people who are seeking to replace teeth that have been lost or extracted due to severe damage or decay. They are also increasingly used as an alternative to traditional dentures.
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