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The Likelihood of Being Allergic to Titanium Dental Implants and How to Get Tested

Titanium dental implants are widely regarded as a safe and effective solution for replacing missing teeth. They are known for their biocompatibility, strength, and...
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Who Is Responsible For Dental Implant Failure

Dental implants have revolutionized the way we approach dental restoration, offering long-term solutions for missing teeth. However, despite their high success rates, there are...

Dry Socket: What It Is And How To Prevent It

Have you recently had a tooth extracted? One possible complication following a tooth extraction is a dry socket. They are very painful. They are relatively...

What is Peri-Implantitis?

Peri-implantitis is the inflammation of the soft tissues around a dental implant, leading to bone loss. Current studies show that as many as 20%...

Dental Implant Removal

Introduction Dental implants provide a highly successful solution for replacing missing teeth that is durable and aesthetically pleasing. They are designed to mimic the form...
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Botched All-On-4 Rescue Case

Board Certified Prosthodontist and Board-Certified implant Dentist, Dr. David McFadden, shows a case of a patient who came in with an All-On-4 prosthesis and...
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9 Things That Can Ruin Dentures

If you’re new to wearing dentures, although they are beautiful, wearing and caring for them takes some effort. There is a learning curve to...
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The Problems with Bone Removal for All-On-4

Board Certified Prosthodontist and Board-Certified implant Dentist, Dr. David McFadden, discusses the problems with the bone removal protocol for the All-On-4 procedure (All-On-X, 3-On-6,...

7 Ways Medications Can Harm Your Teeth

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 70% of adults between the ages of 40 and 79 used at least one...

The Dangers Of D.I.Y. Dentistry

Lately, there have been several articles in the news and posts on social media about “do it yourself” dental procedures. These are, at a minimum,...
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All About Periodontal Disease

What is Periodontal Disease? Periodontal Disease, also called Periodontitis, is common. But most people don’t know that they have it (especially in the early stages). ...
TREATABLE vs NON-TREATABLE CRACKS

8 Top Causes of Tooth Breakage

Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the body. That’s right! The white enamel that covers your teeth is even stronger than bone. This...

Gingivitis And Periodontal Disease

GINGIVITIS is a common and mild form of gum disease (periodontal disease) that is mainly the result of infections and inflammation of the gingiva, the...

Tooth Sensitivity

WHY ARE MY TEETH SO SENSITIVE? If cold, sweet, acidic or hot foods make your teeth hurt, you may have sensitive teeth. Tooth sensitivity (without decay...

Delaying / Putting Dental Implants Off Till “Later”

Once a tooth is lost, many people delay replacing it right away with a dental implant. Two main reasons are expense and fear. People...

Common Dental Problems In Seniors

Dental problems for seniors is nothing new. As seniors advance in age, so do their teeth, oftentimes, resulting in declining oral health. Here’s a...
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Alternatives to All-On-4 Part 2

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What To Do If You Bite Your Tongue Or Lip

Accidentally biting your tongue or lip is extremely common and can be very painful, (as we’ve all experienced at some time in our life!),...
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Buyer Beware: Problems with All-on-4

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Buyer Beware: Problems with All-on-4 15-Minute Video

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Buyer Beware: Problems with All-on-4 Full Video

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Cracked Tooth?

Cracked teeth can be painful, unattractive and very costly to repair. (That is, IF they're still restorable when the crack is discovered or becomes...

Do You Grind Your Teeth At Night?

Teeth Grinding (Bruxism) Many people grind their teeth from time to time (a condition called “Bruxism”). Occasional grinding is not usually harmful, but damage can surely...