Dental implant technology is nothing new. The archeological record shows evidence of primitive dental implants as many as 4000 years ago. Made from bone and shell fragments, carved ivory, or the teeth of other animals, these early replacement teeth were almost always rejected by the body. Needless to say, dental technology has advanced to a […]
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Bad Company: How Smoking Affects Dental Implants
January 21, 2014
More secure than removable dentures and more conservative than bridgework, dental implants offer a stable and long-lasting solution for replacing missing permanent teeth. However, several factors can influence your candidacy for the procedure. Most implants dentists hesitate to place implants in patients who smoke or use chewing tobacco, due to the serious complications that can […]
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Demystifying Dental Technology at Lake Orion Family Dentistry
January 20, 2014
More than ever, technology touches every aspect of our lives. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the healthcare field, and especially in dentistry. When it comes to taking care of your teeth, there is no substitute for tried-and-true brushing and flossing. Even so, technology is enhancing dentists’ ability to prevent, diagnose, and repair damage to teeth and gums. […]
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Why are You Afraid of the Dentist?
January 16, 2014
As your next routine dental checkup approaches, do you feel calm and unconcerned or does your chest clench every time you glance at the calendar? If visiting the dentist makes you deeply uncomfortable, you’re not alone. Experts estimate that 35-40 million Americans suffer from dental fear or anxiety. As you’ll learn in today’s blog, the […]
Four Groups of People Who Shouldn’t Get Dental Implants
January 14, 2014
If you’ve lost a permanent tooth in an accident or to severe tooth decay or gum disease, you’ve probably talked to your dentist about dental implants. While dental implants have a number of advantages that makes them the superior tooth replacement option currently available, some patients may not make good candidates for the implant placement […]
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