Patients are becoming increasingly concerned with the materials coming into contact with their bodies and the impact this can have on their overall health and safety. When selecting dental implants, it is ideal to use the least reactive and least toxic material possible. It is also important to evaluate the strength, clinical success, manufacturer quality, […]
Dental implants have helped millions of men and women enjoy greater confidence, improved facial aesthetics and better oral function following tooth loss. And for the vast majority of patients, the implant process is straightforward and uneventful, with no serious side effects or complications. But in very few cases, patients may have allergic reactions to the titanium […]
Dental implants are a permanent way of replacing teeth. Although the treatment involves a surgical and prosthetic or esthetic component, the surgical component requires time to heal. One of the most common questions we hear is, What is the recovery time for dental implants? Quick Dental Implant Recovery Facts: Most patients go to work the […]
Silver fillings have been used in dentistry since 1826. They consist of mercury, silver, copper, tin, and other trace metals. Together these metals mix to form an alloy which is commonly known as a silver filling. The use of mercury in the fillings has resulted in widespread safety concerns and a history full of controversy. […]