There’s more than one way to bridge the gap left in your smile by one or more missing teeth. Traditional dental bridges have long offered patients an effective means for restoring their mouths’ beauty and function after losing a tooth, or several teeth in a row. However, advancements in the art of tooth replacement have… Read more »
Posts Categorized: dental implants
Park Ridge Dentists Explain: What is a Dental Implant?
If you’re in the market to replace one or more missing teeth, then chances are that you’ve heard of dental implants. As the only restorative dental option that replaces your lost tooth roots, dental implants are an invaluable addition to many patients’ replacement teeth, allowing them to enjoy a sturdy and secure set of replacement… Read more »
Park Ridge Dentists Explain How to Care for Your Dental Implants
Replacing your lost teeth with one or more dental implants is the most effective way to preserve your oral health while restoring your smile after tooth loss. However, the preservation of your smile doesn’t end at your dental implant and restoration placement. Luckily, among the many benefits of dental implant-supported teeth replacements is their mimicry… Read more »
Park Ridge Dentists Explore the Historical Record of Teeth Replacement
The art and science of tooth care has existed for as long as humans have had teeth, albeit in a much more primitive form than you may be used to. It should be no surprise that replacing lost teeth, which are required for you to eat properly, has long been a focus of the dental… Read more »
Park Ridge Implant Dentists Test Your Knowledge of Tooth Loss
While a damaged or diseased tooth can cause a variety of trouble, a lost one can be devastating. Not only can a missing tooth significantly mar your smile’s appearance, it can also disrupt your mouth’s proper balance and function. The longer tooth loss remains untreated, the more your risk of subsequent dental problems increases. Find… Read more »
Park Ridge Dentists Discuss the Cosmetic Advantages of Dental Implants
Dental implants are a marvel of modern dental technology, and are the only option available for replacing the roots of your lost teeth. As such, dental implants hold numerous benefits to your smile’s longevity, integrity, and continued good health after suffering tooth loss. However, if you’re looking to replace one or more missing teeth, then… Read more »
Park Ridge Dentists Answers FAQs About Tooth Loss & Dental Implants
If human teeth were meant to last a lifetime, then why do people lose them so often? Also, considering your teeth’s significance to the rest of your oral health, what should you do if you happen to lose one or more teeth? Dr. Maria and Dr. Thanasi Loukas, have extensive experience replacing teeth that have… Read more »
Park Ridge Dentists Explain the Mechanics Behind Dental Implants
You’ve probably heard of dental implants before and they’re ability to do what no other dental restoration can do—replace a missing tooth’s roots. However, if you’ve lost one or more teeth and are contemplating your replacement options, you may wonder why dental implants are so popular, and how they live up to the claim of… Read more »
Traditional vs. Implant-Supported Dentures in Park Ridge
People have long depended on dentures to restore the full use of their smiles after losing most or all of their teeth. Consisting of a row of false teeth that sit upon a gum-colored base, the idea behind dentures has existed for hundreds of years (perhaps longer), though today’s materials allow for more precise and… Read more »
How Many Teeth Can Dental Implants Replace?
Losing a tooth can significantly influence the confidence in your smile. Losing several can be devastating. Like any dental disease, addressing tooth loss early is your best chance of preventing further damage. If you’re familiar with dental implants, then you probably realize the importance of replacing your tooth’s root as well as its crown. However,… Read more »