Understanding Bone Grafts For Dental Implants
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2 February 2016
Dental implants offer a great cosmetic dentistry option for people in need of permanent tooth replacement, but some people do not have adequate bone structure for dental implants. If you have this issue, your dentist may recommend bone augmentation before you have a dental implant procedure. Understanding how bone augmentation works can prepare you for your procedure. Here are three things you should know about bone grafts.
Bone Grafts Or Donor Tissue
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4 Foods You Should Be Eating For Your Teeth
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2 February 2016
Everyone knows how important it is to brush your teeth often. This is one of the most important things when it comes to oral care. However, in addition to brushing your teeth it is also important that you eat foods that will keep your teeth clean and healthy. Here are a couple foods to eat that you may not have known were good for your oral health.
1. Carrots and Apples
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3 Ways To Prepare For A Successful Dental Implant
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12 January 2016
Dental implants are prosthetic teeth that are used to replace natural teeth that have been lost from decay or trauma. An implant, is surgically placed inside the jawbone of the patient, where it fuses with the bone through a healing process called osseointegration. Once the implant has properly healed and stabilized, in cases of a single-tooth replacement, it can be topped by an abutment and a dental crown. However, in instances where there are multiple teeth missing, the dental implant may serve to stabilize a dental bridge or an overdenture.
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Missing Some Teeth? An Overview of Dental Bridges
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21 December 2015
If you are missing some of your teeth, then you may want to find a permanent solution that's minimally invasive. A dental bridge may be a good option since it meets this criteria. The information offered below will help you to learn about the process for having a bridge put in, what makes you a good candidate for getting one, and what you can expect after it is put in.
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