There are several alternatives to dentures, which are removable false teeth used to replace missing teeth. These alternatives include: Dental Implants: Dental implants are titanium screws that are surgically placed into the jawbone to replace the root of a missing tooth. A crown (artificial tooth) is then attached to the implant, permanently replacing the missing … Read more
Your jaw performs many critical functions, including allowing you to make ordinary daily movements with your mouth, like laughing, speaking, eating, yawning, singing, among others. Furthermore, it makes significant contributions to your overall dental health. In this article, you will learn the main role of the jawbone in dental health. Holding Your Teeth Your jawbone … Read more
St. Louis South Oral Surgery’s Update To Coronavirus Updated June 24th, 2021 – Due to recent shifts in the national pandemic and no requests for virtual appointments in many months, we are no longer providing Virtual Appointment or Telehealth options since we want to ensure the highest level of care, which is best performed in … Read more
Smoking is a dangerous habit that exposes you to a wide range of deadly diseases. Aside from causing a wide array of diseases, smoking also makes it extremely hard to replace missing teeth with implants – though not impossible. Studies have also revealed that smoking affects the longevity of your dental implants. Therefore, if you … Read more
The jawbone is one of the most important parts of the human body. It performs key functions whose absence would make a person’s life all but impossible. For instance, the jawbone facilitates movement of the mouth to allow a person open and close their mouth with ease. If your jawbone is not working properly, you … Read more
Deciding on the right tooth replacement option can be a difficult decision. Dentures have been a reliable and safe replacement option for centuries. But dental implants are quickly supplanting dentures as a more attractive alternative. Why? Let’s take a look at the benefits implants offer vis-à-vis dentures.