Western Dental Blog

Most dentists agree that the best solution to a missing tooth is a dental implant. Dental implants fill in the gaps in your smile with a natural-looking tooth replacement that performs just like a real tooth, allowing patients to eat, talk and smile with confidence.

As schools slowly begin to open up and kids return to the classroom, school and club sports are seeing a welcome resurgence. And, while protective masks and the possibility of vaccines for kids become can protect our children from COVID-19, parents shouldn’t forget the importance of mouth guards to reduce the risk of mouth and tooth injuries.

If you’re considering braces to straighten your teeth, you’re not alone. More than 1.5 million adults get braces every year in the U.S. and Canada, according to the American Association of Orthodontists. The figure includes traditional metal braces to aligners, which continue to grow in popularity.

Many parents aren’t aware that their children are born with 20 primary (baby) teeth that are just under the surface of the gums. The teething process – when the teeth begin to appear – can occur as early as three months of age. By age 3, most children have their full set of primary teeth.

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.