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Are Dental Implants Appropriate For Elders?

Are Dental Implants Appropriate For EldersWhat is a dental implant? Dental implants can be used to replace multiple teeth. They are often useful in situations where the pattern of missing teeth is broken or unusual. When getting a dental implant, a crown or replacement tooth is fully anchored into an implant in the jaw bone.

This anchoring process helps to ensure that the replacement tooth will be able to provide a full and healthy bite. When the force of the human bite is well distributed throughout the mouth, it more effectively promotes the health of the remaining teeth and the jaw.

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Is Cosmetic Dentistry Safe For Tooth Enamel?

Is Cosmetic Dentistry Safe For Tooth EnamelA beautiful, white smile is a great way to enhance your confidence and feel better about life. However, it’s important to get as much information as you can about any procedure so that you are completely comfortable with the process.

One of the questions we receive frequently at Stony Brook Family Dentistry has to do with cosmetic dentistry and whether it is safe. This question arises with people who have had bad experiences with commercial whitening gels and other products.

Commercial Whitening Toothpastes And Gels Don’t Always Live Up To Their Claims

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