According to new research published in the Journal of the American Dental Association, people suffering from both type I and type II diabetes are at an 8.3% higher risk for tooth loss. Diabetics over age 50 are at an even higher risk, the study reported, and diabetics overall have a much higher chance of becoming […]
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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 […]
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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