Many people are under the impression that dental implants are a relatively new advancement in dentistry. Not so. Implants have been used for tooth restoration for over 50 years. They’ve actually been around longer than that, just not the modern types made of titanium. Archeological digs have unearthed implanted seashells and ivory in the jawbone …
Most people know about dental implants. They are the best solution for a missing tooth or teeth, as, once in place, an implant behaves just like a natural tooth. Most people don’t know that there are also mini dental implants. At Dr. Fong’s Orange County practice, we are asked about the difference between the two …
Over one tenth of Americans have lost all of their teeth. Wrap your gums around that one for a minute. Many have tried dentures but have found the experience, uh, less than pleasant. That means a lot of people are simply going toothless…not getting to enjoy nuts, or a crisp apple, no popcorn, or Swedish …
When a person has a single tooth extracted, some people choose not to replace it with an artificial tooth. After all, it’s just a single tooth, right? An estimated 69% of Americans age 35 to 44 have at least one missing tooth. The problem isn’t necessarily the gap; it’s your other teeth. Just like fans …
The American Dental Association estimates that over 35 million Americans have lost all of their teeth. Many of these people have tried dentures to replace their teeth. But dentures, especially with older fitting methods, can be prone to slipping and they preclude eating certain foods. Plus, dentures don’t stop the process of the person’s jawbone …
Over the last 15 years or so, dental implants have become far and away the best option for replacing a missing tooth or two. They have also given denture wearers security they’ve never had before through implant-supported dentures. But we sometimes have patients who have their doubts about their viability for dental implants. They are …
The American Dental Association estimates that at least 35 million Americans are missing all of their teeth. Many of these people have tried full sets of dentures, but aren’t happy with the slipping, lack of being able to sense temperature, and the continued jawbone deterioration. Replacing all of a person’s missing teeth with individual dental …
Dr. Fong believes that dental implants are the best solution to replace a missing tooth or a few teeth. This is because implants behave and feel just like a normal tooth. Because they’ve only become commonplace in the last 15 years or so, it’s easy to assume dental implants are a new development. Actually, they’ve …
