Types of Dental Implants: Ceramic, Zirconia, and Metal
Types of Dental Implants: Ceramic, Zirconia, and Metal Dental implants are an effective and popular way to replace missing teeth. Titanium is the most common type of dental implant using a metal screw to take the place of the tooth root. Crowns, predominantly of ceramic material, are constructed and placed on the implant abutment. Although […]
How Long Do Dental Implants Last?
Preparing for Dental Implants So, you’ve lost an adult tooth. Or maybe your dentist has recommended extracting a couple of problematic teeth. Perhaps you are dreading looking like Lloyd from the blockbuster movie “Dumb and Dumber” for the rest of your life? Fortunately, just as dental restorations can help you maintain and keep your natural […]
Dentist in Calgary, AB is warning clients against waiting to replace missing teeth
Imagine you have a tooth extracted or are missing several teeth. The tooth you have had extracted is a back molar that is not visible to others; so replacing that tooth doesn’t seem especially important. After all, you can get by with chewing on the “other side”, and really, how much impact can a single […]
Calgary, AB, the dentist provides effective treatments in replacing missing teeth
As a child, losing a tooth is a fun part of growing up. It often comes with photos and big grins that show off space where a tooth used to be. However, adults who lose a tooth often feel far less festive. In fact, adult tooth loss can cause dental patients to feel self-conscious about […]
Calgary dental group offers oral health care for children
As parents, the health and wellbeing of our children is vitally important to us. We try to ensure that they eat nutritious, well-balanced, and healthy meals while helping them to build confidence, self-esteem, and emotional wellness as they grow into adulthood. At our advanced dental practice of Living Wellness Dental, we love serving generations of […]
Patients in Calgary preserve facial bone with dental implants after tooth loss
The bite force of the average person is 120 pounds of pressure, and 170 pounds or more at the back molars. This power is necessary to grind food into bits that are easily digestible. The bite force on teeth is also critical to preservation of strong bone density. Dental implants after tooth loss help patients […]
Where To Find Local Restorative Dental Care Near Me
What Is Restorative Dentistry? Restorative dentistry, sometimes referred to as reconstructive care, involves procedures and treatments meant to restore the full health and function of the mouth, teeth, and gums. A side benefit of restorative dental care is how it can also result in positive and significant cosmetic benefits, restoring a patient’s smile to a […]
Can Patients Benefit From Dental Implants Following Tooth Extraction or Loss
There are many reasons for tooth loss, including gum disease, not seeing your dentist regularly for recommended cleanings and check-ups, not following a recommended oral hygiene regimen at home, tobacco use, accidents, extractions, injuries and more. Certain medical conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, elevated blood pressure, and diabetes could even contribute. When visiting the team at Living […]
Biological and Holistic Dentist Offering “Flapless” Implant Restoration
At Living Wellness Dental in Calgary, Alberta, our biological and holistic dental team believes in helping our patients live their best lives through complete wellness. We approach dentistry by looking at the health of the whole person. We believe that addressing physical, mental, and oral health as one system provides our patients with the safest, […]
What Calgary area patients can expect before, during, and after dental implants
Missing teeth can happen for a variety of reasons. Whether due to trauma, decay, or disease, the loss of teeth can have a significant impact on your life. If you have lost your adult teeth, you may benefit from dental implants. Implants are a long-lasting, durable, and highly dependable solution to replace missing teeth and […]