More than 36 million Americans don’t have any teeth. And 120 million are missing at least one tooth. (American College of Prosthodontists) 90% of men and women without teeth wear dentures. Are you one of them? Dentures aren’t the ideal tooth replacement If so, how are your dentures working for you? Do they slip around […]
Will a Dental Implant Cause a Problem With Airport Security?
Airport security checks might be necessary, but they can be a major annoyance. Emptying your pockets. Pulling your laptop out of your carry-on. Taking your shoes off. Some people considering whether to get a tooth implant may wonder if it will affect airport security. Let’s answer the questions typically asked about dental implants and airport […]
Tooth Restoration: Dental Implants And Dental Bridges
Tooth replacement is a highly requested procedure at Vitangeli Dental, in Englewood OH. When our patients ask about it, we tell them about fixed (or traditional) bridges and dental implants. A fixed bridge is an artificial tooth that replaces a missing tooth. The false tooth—called a pontic—is fused to porcelain crowns on adjacent sides of […]