Will Dental Implants Affect MRI Procedures?

Are you wondering whether your dental implant will interfere with your MRI procedure? Read on to learn why you have nothing to worry about. Suppose your doctor has recommended you have an MRI exam, but you received a dental implant, and part of the implant is made of metal. Metals and MRIs don’t mix, right?…

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What are the Signs of a Failed Dental Implant?

While dental implants have a high success rate, it’s a good idea to know how to identify the signs of a failed dental implant so you can get it taken care of as soon as possible. Dental implants are an effective and proven answer if you’re looking for a permanent solution to replace missing teeth.…

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Do Root Canals Cause Health Problems?

Don’t believe everything you read online: root canals do not cause health problems. A root canal is probably one of the most misunderstood and feared dental procedures. Due to misinformation circulating the Internet, people negatively perceive the procedure and may avoid undergoing a root canal altogether. One such myth is that root canals cause health…

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Will I Need a Bone Graft For My Dental Implant?

If your dentist says you don’t have enough bone mass for a dental implant, you can ask for a bone graft.  Suppose you’re considering getting dental implants, but your dentist recommends you need a bone graft before placing the implant. Although it may sound like a complicated and rare procedure, a dental bone graft is…

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Common Denture Problems You Should Know About

Dentures can improve your speaking, allow you to eat a wider variety of foods, and boost your confidence, but there are some problems you should keep an eye out for. According to the American Dental Association, 36 million Americans don’t have any teeth — and nearly a hundred million more are missing at least one…

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What is the Best Way to Store Dentures?

You know that you should clean your dentures before bed. But what happens afterward? Here’s everything you need to know about storing your dentures. No one has to live with missing teeth, not when there are so many methods to replace lost teeth. Modern procedures effectively restore smiles, and one of the most common methods…

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Why Does My Child Have an Underbite?

Does your child’s lower jaw jut out farther than the upper jaw? It sounds like an underbite! The good news is that the condition is easily fixable.  As your child grows, you closely monitor their speech, height, and general health. Another critical aspect of their development is their oral health: Are their permanent teeth coming…

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Why It’s Crucial To Replace Missing Back Teeth

Some people who lose a posterior tooth question whether to replace it. After all, it doesn’t show when you smile and there are other teeth to take over the chewing functions. Why not avert the expense to replace it and save some money? Actually, there are several important reasons to replace a back tooth with a tooth…

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Why Is An Implant Better For Oral Health?

WHAT IS A DENTAL IMPLANT? A complete dental implant restoration includes three components: PostAbutmentCrown A dental implant is a permanent anchor (post) that is inserted into the jawbone at the site of an extracted tooth. In the months after implantation, it integrates with the jawbone. This is called osseointegration. The post becomes a strong and stable base…

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Who’s Afraid Of The Big, Bad…Dentist?

People that suffer from ‘dental phobia’(Dentophobia) may feel better knowing that this is a fairly common treatable condition. Know that the medical community takes this disorder seriously. Phobias like Pteromerhanophobia: (the fear of flying) and Acrophobibia (the fear of heights) can be problematic, but a person can live a perfectly healthy life without getting on a…

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