How long does it take for dental implants to heal? Do you wonder how long does it take for dental implants to heal? Once an implant is placed, it normally takes around three to six months for the bone to fully fuse to it. If you have certain medical conditions, it can sometimes take a…
Mini-dental implants (MDI’s) are very similar to normal implants, but they are much smaller. This means that we can get the same benefit of normal dental implants but without all the fuss. They are mostly used to stabilize loose dentures, particularly for the bottom arch. How much smaller are Mini-Dental Implants? Mini-Dental Implants are around…
1. What’s the best toothpaste to use? Generally speaking, most toothpastes do the same thing. You want a foamy substance that applies fluoride to the teeth. The main benefits of tooth brushing are mechanical removal of plaque and application of fluoride to the teeth. The big differences are sensitive-teeth toothpastes, which all work in slightly…
The more I speak to patients, the more I realise they are doing certain things wrong that has a negative effect on their oral health. I will go through some tips that I would recommend in order for you to keep your teeth longer. 1. Using your teeth for open bottles or crush ice Apart…
We see thousands of patients a year suffering from loose dentures and missing teeth. Some of the problems they find are: They lack confidence in social/professional situations They avoid going out to eat with friends and family They can’t eat what they want Eating is often uncomfortable Ill-fitting dentures cause pain Many patients often tell…
There are so many dentists doing implants now – how do you choose a good implant dentist? 1. Experience is the key A good implant dentist should be placing over 50 implants a year for a number of years. To achieve excellence, an implant dentist would have placed over 500 implants. Our Implantologist, Dr. Johann…
