SCOTTS VALLEY, SANTA CRUZ CA If you’re missing teeth, then the problem you’re facing goes beyond a simple cosmetic issue. If you are living with lost teeth, the visual gap in your smile may be the most obvious sign of the problem. In the long run, however, it could be the least of your worries. […]
Dental Implants
5 Benefits of choosing Dental Implants
Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA According to the American College of Prosthodontists, as many as 120 million adults in America are living with at least one missing tooth, and that figure is expected to increase over the next couple of decades. That means that more than one-third of the adults in our country don’t have […]
Learn about the True Value of Implant Dentures
Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA If you have lost some of your teeth, you may feel embarrassed about it. You shouldn’t; tooth loss is more common than you might think—especially as you age. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 20 percent of Americans over the age of 65 have lost all […]
Dental Implants Replace Missing Teeth
Santa Cruz and Scotts Valley, CA Tooth loss is a part of life for many people as they age. For years, replacing lost teeth meant having dentures made or bridges installed. However, as technology has advanced rapidly throughout society, so have some of the treatments available in dental science. Patients who have lost teeth now […]
Dental Implants Q&A
Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz, CA A dental implant is considered the finest tooth replacement currently available in the field of restorative dentistry. Despite being the only tooth replacement that is virtually permanent, many people do not pursue receiving a dental implant because they simply do not know about this treatment or how it is […]
Why are Dental Implants Expensive
Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz, CA If you have experienced tooth loss, either from an injury or by way of extraction, then you have probably been searching for tooth replacement options. Traditional means of replacing a lost tooth are to get a dental bridge or a partial denture. Both options tend to be more affordable, […]
Perils of Eating Without Teeth
Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz, CA Maybe you have lost teeth but hesitated to replace them with a treatment such as dentures or dental implants. Or, perhaps you have received dentures but have difficulty wearing them or placing them in your mouth. In either case, you might try to eat despite those missing teeth. But […]
5 Things Everyone Should know About Dental Implants
Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz, CA Dental implants are the new “go-to” solution for replacing missing teeth. Whether you have one tooth to replace or all of your teeth, dental implants can provide you with a permanent tooth replacement option that is most like a natural tooth. If you are considering dental implants in Scotts […]