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Dental implants in Houston are a remarkable treatment. In fact, they’re the next best thing to real teeth. However, it’s always preferable to prevent tooth loss and avoid the need for implants altogether. Let’s discuss why teeth sometimes come out or need to be extracted. Being aware of these factors may help you protect your natural smile and keep it intact for many more years to come.

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After tooth loss, getting dental implants is like making an investment in your smile. By choosing this comprehensive replacement option, you are setting yourself up for a stable and natural-looking prosthetic that can last for years and years. Of course, in exchange for such quality, you should expect to pay a higher price upfront than you might with a non-implant-retained solution. Keep reading to find out more about how dental implants are priced, and why there is no one-size-fits-all price for dental implants in Houston.

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Tooth loss can take a toll on an otherwise healthy body. At first, it may seem like having one or two missing teeth isn’t that big of a deal, but without an adequate replacement, it’s just a matter of time before a host of damaging side effects set in. Fortunately, dental implants in Houston can help to mitigate the hidden consequences of tooth loss. Keep reading to find out more about how — and why it matters.

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It is rare that a Houston dental implant fails — in fact, this procedure has over a 95 percent success rate. However, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be alert to the signs that one of your implants may be in trouble. The sooner you notice any hints that indicate your new smile is failing, you should visit an oral surgeon. It might be possible to save the implant so you can continue to enjoy your strong, beautiful, and complete set of teeth.

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A denture is a great way to replace several missing teeth — especially if it is held in place by dental implants in Houston. Implant-retained dentures promote oral and overall health and also keep the denture(s) right where they should be throughout every meal, laugh, and spoken word. Taking excellent care of your new teeth will help you enjoy that confident smile for life — keep reading to learn more about how to care for an implant-retained denture!

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A dental implant in Houston has the power to fill in that gap in your smile, boost your confidence, and make it easier for you to enjoy all of your favorite foods. Still, if the missing tooth isn’t visible, or if you simply don’t mind that there’s a bit of extra space in your mouth, you might hesitate to get that gap filled in. Let’s talk about why it is important to replace even one missing tooth.

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The price comparison is an important part of the process of shopping for an effective tooth replacement. When you are evaluating your options, you may at first be reluctant to pay the seemingly high cost associated with dental implants in Houston — but don’t be scared off just yet. Over time, this method can often end up being the most affordable method for replacing one, two, or an entire arch of teeth in the upper or lower jaw. Keep reading to find out how.

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Dental insurance is supposed to make it easier to afford the services that you and your loved ones need to enjoy healthy smiles for a lifetime to come. As such, it seems to make sense that it would cover dental implants… right? In reality, most dental insurance policies will require you to choose the least expensive alternative treatment option — which excludes dental implants. But don’t count comprehensive tooth replacement out yet. Keep reading to learn about how you can maximize insurance coverage with dental implants as well as some alternatives to make the treatment more affordable.  

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Dental implants in Houston offer something other options in tooth replacement just don’t, like unsurpassed stability and the confidence of a healthy smile that will last for years. Of course, this quality comes at a higher price than alternative methods, like a fixed bridge or traditional denture. What is the reason for this seemingly expensive cost? Keep reading to learn more about the factors influencing the price of dental implants.

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Dental implants are becoming more and more common with each passing year. In fact, you may already know several people who have already had their smiles restored with one or more dental implants in Houston — and more than 500,000 additional US patients will have a tooth replaced with this option in 2018. What could explain this continual rise in popularity? Keep reading to find out.

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