5 Key Benefits of Dental Implants

Lab technician holding a mouth and teeth model

Many years prior, dentures were seen as the only treatment option to replace failing or missing teeth. Today, dental implants are deemed the treatment of choice. Since dentures rest on the gums, they are prone to slipping and pinching. Dental implants on the other hand work by replacing the tooth roots.  While not everyone is […]

Dental Implant Procedure: How Long Will It Take?

Cross section view of a dental implant

The procedure done to replace tooth roots with metal and screw-like posts is called dental implant surgery. A dental implant is used to support one (or more) false teeth. A dental implant is a titanium screw that can replace the tooth’s root when it fails. Similar to a tooth root, a dental implant is also placed into the jawbone. […]