If you have one or more missing teeth, you have probably considered various tooth replacement options. Out of all the possible choices, you may have discovered that dental implants are considered the gold standard of tooth loss solutions. They are able to replicate natural pearly whites, from root to crown. By inserting biocompatible titanium steel posts into the jaw and attaching a restoration on the top, dental implant patients have a fully functioning and beautiful smile restored to them! However, not everyone is a good candidate right away and may need some preliminary procedures to get them ready. Here are three of the most common preliminary procedures patients may need to go forward with completing their grins with dental implants.

New advancements in technologies and materials allow dentures to look and feel like natural teeth better than ever before. Not to mention, they can last for 5 to 7 years before needing to be replaced with the correct maintenance. However, certain bad mistakes can cause you to need a replacement sooner. Here are 5 habits to break if you have dentures.

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