A dental implant is a long-term solution to missing teeth. Unlike removable dentures that require special care, dental implants are longer-lasting. Properly installed implants can restore your bite and speech while improving jaw structure. If you have missing or damaged teeth, dental implants are worth considering. In addition to permanence, dental implants have several advantages…
Dental Implants
What Are the Advantages of Dental Implants?
There are many different tooth replacement options out there, but none of them are as permanent as dental implants – nor do any of them mimic natural teeth as completely as implants do. A dental implant replaces your lost tooth all the way down to the root through outpatient dental surgery. Once the implant has…
Surgery for Dental Implants: Does It Hurt?
Dental implant surgery is an outpatient procedure that involves replacing tooth roots with metal, screw-like fixtures and surgically placing them onto the jawbone to function as the “root” of the artificial tooth. Dental implant surgery has become increasingly popular—and for plenty of good reasons. For one, dental implants are hands down aesthetically superior (compared to…
Dental Implant Surgery: Tips for a Successful Recovery
Dental implant surgery, in and of itself, yields a high success rate. The real challenge, however, comes after the procedure is done. The recovery process is just as critical as the operation itself—it needs equal care and commitment. At Hagerman Dental Care, we understand how the whole process of recovering from dental implant surgery can…
What to Expect for Dental Implant Surgery
One minute you are streaming the new season of your favorite show, enjoying a bag of popcorn. And then it happens – you bite down and feel part of a tooth break off. Depending on how much of the tooth is salvageable, you may be able to save it with a crown. But when the…
Dentures vs. Dental Implants
By age 44, three out of four Americans will have lost at least one tooth to decay, dental fracture or gum disease. Ironic, but even the healthiest mouths are at risk for breakage or accidents. In the past, many relied on dentures to complete a damaged smile, but of late, more are opting for dental…
Full Dentures vs. Partials
For people who have missing teeth – whether due to an injury or disease – those spaces in their mouth make biting, chewing, and speaking a chore. Missing teeth can even affect the structure and shape of a person’s face, because teeth help keep the facial muscles from sagging. For a person who is missing…
The Pros and Cons of Dental Implants
Dentures used to be the best option for getting a perfect smile despite having a few lost teeth. Dentures are removable, but permanent fittings – dental implants – have become an incredibly popular option in cosmetic dentistry. Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of dental implants to help you decide whether it…
All About Dental Implants
For years dentures or bridgework was the choice to replace missing teeth. But in more recent years, more people are opting for dental implants, which are an attractive, practical, and convenient way of regaining all the functionality of natural teeth without the hassle. Here is what you need to know if you are considering dental…
The Difference Between Dental Crowns and Dental Implants
Keeping up with all of the latest dental terminology, technology, and dental procedures can get a bit confusing at times if you are not a dentist or a medical professional. When some terms are used interchangeably, it can leave people confused as to what type of dental treatment they are getting. Knowledge is power, so…
