Dental Implants Do More Than Fill a Gap

Dental implants give many people a reason to smile. When injury or disease results in tooth loss, a dental implant can mirror the look and feel of a natural tooth so closely, even a patient may have a hard time telling the difference. A dental implant is an artificial tooth root that a periodontist places into your [...]

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Shedding Light on Gum Disease

Kitsie Hendrix DDS Poor dental care leads to more problems than just a toothless smile. Consider these facts: Most people are not aware that untreated gum disease puts them at 10 times the risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Statistics show that 69 percent of adults ages 35 to 44 have lost at least one [...]

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