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If you have missing teeth, your dentist might have recommended that you get dental implants to rebuild your smile. Once you found out their price, though, you may have hesitated to move forward with the treatment. Indeed, dental implants do cost more than traditional forms of tooth replacement, such as dentures and fixed bridges. But are they worth the money? For most people, the answer is yes! This blog post explores why you can view implants as a smart investment.

At the beginning of your dental implant journey, you will attend a consultation with your care provider. After they gather information about your oral health, they might inform you that you need a sinus lift before getting dental implants. What exactly is a sinus lift, and why is this procedure sometimes necessary? This blog post provides some helpful information.

Dental implants are successful in more than 95% of cases. That is an impressive statistic, but it implies a sad truth: Your dental implants are not guaranteed to succeed. There is always a small chance that failure will occur. If that ever happens to you, your dentist may have to remove the failed implant. What can you expect from this procedure? Continue reading to discover some important information.

Prior to receiving your dentures, you may have eagerly looked forward to getting your new prosthetic. Perhaps you had a mental list of foods that you were hoping to enjoy with your new teeth. Now that you have your dentures, though, you might have found that eating with them is a bit more challenging than you anticipated. Do not worry. There are some things you can do to adapt to them. Hopefully, you will soon reach the point where you can easily consume a wide variety of tasty foods!

Manicures, facials, and other beauty treatments have the potential to make you feel fresh, new, and confident. The same thing is true of cosmetic dentistry. However, qualifying for cosmetic dental treatments can sometimes require a bit of preparatory work. For example, your dentist might determine that you need gum disease treatment. Why can that be a critical step on your path to a smile that you love (and love to show off)? This blog post explains.

For virtually as long as humans have existed, people have made efforts to achieve beautiful teeth. However, cosmetic dentistry has not always been the safe and effective experience that it is today! Cultures throughout history have tried some fascinating and strange methods to meet their standards for a perfect smile. Would you like to learn more about the background of cosmetic dentistry? This blog post provides fascinating information.

An attractive smile can allow you to face the world with confidence! Every year, countless millions of people visit their dentist for aesthetic services. But what if you are up in years? You might frequently see advertisements for cosmetic treatments that feature young people. Is it possible to be too old for cosmetic dentistry? No! This blog post discusses why you can enhance your smile at any age. It also lists a few treatments that are suitable for many senior patients.

One of the basic rules of successful Invisalign treatment is that you should wear your aligners for 20 – 22 hours each day (the closer you can get to 22 hours, the better). That might seem like a challenge. After all, 22 hours amounts to more than 90% of the time each day! However, you can be confident that meeting your Invisalign wear time is a realistic goal. This blog post explains why compliance is so vital, and it provides some tips to help you keep your aligner trays in your mouth as much as possible.

Countless millions of people have an underbite, overbite, crossbite, or another variety of malocclusion (bad bite). If you are among them, you might have thought about getting traditional metal braces to correct the problem. But did you know that you might be eligible for a more discreet option? Invisalign is able to fix many cases of overbites and other bite problems. This blog post further explains how clear aligners might be able to help you achieve your healthiest smile ever.

Are you thinking about getting Invisalign to straighten your teeth? This treatment is convenient, discreet, and effective. Before you commit to it, though, you may want to find the answers to some big questions, such as those regarding cost and the overall treatment process. Continue reading below to discover some helpful information.