Dental implants are the best way to replace missing teeth, and, in the hands of a skilled provider like Dr. Alex Denes, they can support one or many prosthetic teeth. Some patients are turned off by the dental implants timeline—but learning why the timeline is necessary can help you understand how implants function. With traditional

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Approximately 80% or more of adults in America have gum disease to some extent. While many people may not consider the affliction a serious one, the truth is that gum disease is one of the most wide-spread chronic diseases among us, and is the number one cause of permanent tooth loss. Contrary to what the

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Tooth decay affects over 90% of the American population before they reach the age of 60. Cavities are so common that the mention of them rarely produces an ominous feeling. However, the havoc that untreated cavities wreak on your oral health can irreversibly damage more than just one tooth. To help raise awareness of the

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The benefits of exercise in maintaining a good oral health have long-been undisputed. Since children, we are taught that regular physical activity can help control weight, combat and improve certain health conditions, and even brighten your general demeanor. Did you know, however, that regular exercise can also help you maintain a clean and healthy mouth?

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What are Implant Dentures? These dental restorations are a hybrid of dental implants and dentures. The dentures have abutments for four dental implant posts, one on each side, top and bottom, front and back. The dental implants, secured to your jawbone, support the dental restoration made to replace all of your teeth. Edentulous patients, or

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The teeth enamel is the outer layer of your teeth. You know your constant soda drinking is staining your teeth, but that one habit is only the tip of the iceberg if you do not start protecting your teeth enamel now. The process your teeth are undergoing is called acid erosion. Left untreated, it can

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Millions of Americans do not have access to dental care, and the effects go far beyond just having tooth problems. Oral health and overall body health are closely linked in what is known as the mouth-body connection. Research and anecdotal evidence have shown that poor dental care can be linked to the following: Heart disease.

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Advances in technology allow your dentist to virtually plan a treatment with dental implants. Using data produced by a CT (computer tomography) scan, the surgeon can analyze the amount of bone available for placing dental implants, and select the size of implant(s) for the specific case being treated. After the planning stage, executing the oral

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