2019

Dentures, Dental Implants, and Implant-Supported Dentures

If you or a loved one has lost several teeth, you may be looking for some replacement options. The most basic options are dentures, dental implants, and the best of both worlds: implant-supported dentures. Here are a few pros and cons to each. Dentures.     Pros. Dentures are very unique because they are one of the only types of dental prosthetic that can be removed and cleaned easily. This can be a huge strength because, in addition to supporting one's jaw, helping an individual to chew, and the confidence that they can add to an individual's smile, they can be removed should someone want to take a break from such things.

The Basics Of All-On-4 Dental Implants

Having a mouth full of pretty, straight, and healthy teeth is something that we tend to take for granted until we find ourselves with extreme tooth decay, chips, or cracks. If you have recently had to have one of your teeth pulled for whatever reason, then your dentist may recommend that you get dental implants or all-on-4 dental implants. To help you understand what all-on-4 dental implants are, this article will go over what traditional implants are first and then discuss all-on-4 implants a little bit further.

Understanding Prosthodontics

Many people have a basic understanding of general dentistry and family dentistry. However, some dental specialties, such as prosthodontics, may be less familiar. Here is a bit of information about prosthodontics to help you better understand this area of dentistry. What Exactly Is Prosthodontics? Prosthodontics is an American Dental Association-recognized area of dentistry that involves the treatment of people with missing or inadequate teeth or who have problems with the maxillofacial and oral tissues.