Are dental implants painful?
Does it hurt? Process: first appointment, two hours; second appointment, crown fitting, 1 hour max. There are injections that can sting, but once the anaesthetic works there is no pain during the treatment Post treatment your gums can ache. The procedure itself is more intrusive than bridges, A little more drilling than fillings, but there […]
Which is most suitable for me: an implant or a crown?
Implants vs Crowns If your teeth have been affected by decay or trauma, your dentist may offer you a dental crown or an implant. The good news is that both processes are essentially pain-free. A dental implant ‘crown’ is an artificial tooth that replaces the natural tooth. The root is removed and replaced with a […]
The best way to care for your dental implants
Dental Implants Maintenance & Aftercare Guide Like all cosmetic dentistry treatments, the results and longevity of your treatment are dependent on two people: you and your dentist. We always promise to do the best on our part, but poor care will lead to damaged teeth, no matter how good of a job your dentist does. […]
Causes of teeth loss.
Teeth can be lost in a number of ways, namely, tooth decay, gum disease, infection, trauma, and failed restorative dentistry. Tooth decay is sadly a very common occurrence of tooth loss. The process of a tooth decaying, means that the sugar present in the diet, has been processed by the bacteria present in the mouth […]
