Evaluating the Health Benefits of Cosmetic Dentistry

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Two things usually come to mind when hearing or coming across the term “cosmetic.” The first is that it’s concerned with improving one’s appearance. As such, cosmetic dentistry is concerned with enhancing the appearance of teeth—nothing too complicated. The second, depending on where you stand, is that it’s either essential or optional. Beauty products have… Continue reading Evaluating the Health Benefits of Cosmetic Dentistry

Longevity and Durability of Dental Implants

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The invention of dental implants is widely considered a breakthrough in modern dentistry. Imagine a person being able to smile or chew properly again after losing their natural teeth to aging or disease thanks to these replacement teeth. Emphasis on “modern” because it never used to be this way back then. While the use of… Continue reading Longevity and Durability of Dental Implants

Evaluating the Benefits of Dental Implants

Let’s address the elephant in the room: yes, dental implants are expensive. The materials and processes used to craft them, not to mention the resources required for the dentist to implant them, can add up really quickly. According to one recent estimate,they can cost between USD$3,000 and USD$4,500 per tooth.