Western Dental Blog

Dental implants have made huge strides in terms of aesthetics, quality and success rates in recent years. And, with low payment options and no money down financing, dental implants have become surprisingly affordable.

When it comes to overall well-being, good oral health has a bigger impact than you may think. So in honor of World Oral Health Day this month, it’s important to remember that maintaining a healthy mouth is probably one of the most important contributors to looking good, feeling better and living longer.

Only someone with a missing or broken tooth can know the negative impact it can have on their life and the embarrassment it can cause. Some people choose dental bridges to resolve the issue. Others with more extreme tooth loss resort to dentures. These alternatives work for some, but many times produce less than satisfactory results, limiting the ability to eat, chew, speak clearly and enjoy life fully.

Growing up, many of us had the experience of visiting the dentist when something hurt or when we had a “cavity” or hole in one or several of our teeth.  We were told to stop eating sweets, brush twice a day and things would get better. Later in the year we would be back in the dental chair with more cavities to be filled.