Tooth loss can happen to anyone, regardless of age, nationality, background, or lifestyle. Whether you're missing teeth due to dental trauma or gum disease, you have options for restorative treatment. Dental implants, by far, offer the most benefits for restoring…
If you’ve lost a tooth, or several, then you may already know that dental implants might be your best option for replacing them. However, you might still have questions about what to expect, especially during the procedure itself. The good…
To replace a lost tooth, or several lost teeth, you have a number of options. For instance, a bridge can replace one or a few adjacent teeth; a partial denture can replace several teeth, even if they’re apart; and a…
Do you still feel at a loss by what to do about your incomplete smile? Has the loss of a tooth or teeth left you embarrassed, angry, or downright confused? If so, you probably know that you need to speak…
Are you tired of feeling embarrassed when you sit down to enjoy a meal with your family? Do your grandkids playfully tease you when you take out your “teeth?” Many seniors become discouraged by ill-fitting dentures or other uncomfortable dental…
Are you concerned about your smile due to adult tooth loss? It can be difficult to feel confident, or even like yourself when you’re suffering from an incomplete smile. But modern dental prosthetics make it possible to not only complete your…
Are you thinking about choosing dental implants to replace your missing teeth? If so, you have probably learned some very interesting facts about this extremely stable, long-lasting dental prosthetic option. However, you may be wondering about the day-to-day existence when it…
According to the American College of Prosthodontists, approximately 35 million Americans have no remaining natural teeth. Of that number, about 90% wear full dentures. When we’re young, dentures seem like an inevitable, somewhat laughable part of old age. Once you reach…
According to the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, by the time you reach your mid-forties, chances are high you’ll have lost at least one permanent tooth in a sports or auto injury or to oral health problems like…
Do your dentures constantly threaten to slip? If so, you may spend a great deal of time worrying about your dentures and how they are behaving in your mouth. According to your Albuquerque NM dentist, Dr. Mark Miller, slipping dentures are the result of a poor…
Dentures are commonly talked about when it comes to prosthetic teeth. Dental bridges, on the other hand, are not mentioned as often. Therefore, it is not uncommon for patients to have questions when it comes to a restoration that involves…
Unfortunately, our teeth are not as permanent as we would like them to be. Over time, they can succumb to bacteria and die. When teeth are lost, the body suffers in several ways. For instance, digestion is made more difficult…