Are Dental Implants Stronger than Natural Teeth?

June 25, 2024

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Mature couple sitting outside, eating apples

It is commonly believed that bones are the hardest structures in the human body. However, that is not technically true. It is actually tooth enamel that has that honor. It is very durable and can stand up to the stresses of chewing a limitless variety of foods. As strong as it is, though, it is far from invincible. In fact, it may become so badly damaged that you need to have your natural teeth removed. If that happens to you, your dental team may encourage you to get dental implants. How do implants compare with natural teeth? Are they weaker or stronger? This blog post explains some interesting information.

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How Long Does Dental Implant Surgery Take?

June 24, 2024

Filed under: Uncategorized — drkoo @ 5:21 pm
Oral surgery team carefully working on patient

Dental implants are the best way to replace missing teeth, but they do come with a somewhat complex treatment process. You will even need to undergo minor surgery. Naturally, you may have questions about the surgical procedure. How long does it take? What does it feel like? This blog post walks you through some basic information about this important part of your tooth replacement journey.

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