Finding this article is an enormous first step! As you probably already know, you are not alone. Did you know that there are approximately 178 million Americans that are missing at least one tooth? That is enough people to fill Heinz Stadium 2,602 times! But of all those people, how many of them get dental implants? How many of them …
I Keep Hearing About Dental Implants
A dental implant is actually an artificial tooth root that is placed in the jaw bone. It is then used to support a single crown, bridge or denture. Dental implants are the standard of care for tooth replacement today for people who have lost teeth due to injury or gum disease. What needs to be done before I get an …
Your Smile
“Smile in the mirror. Do that every morning and you’ll start to see a big difference in your life”. ~Yoko Ono A smile can show the world a person’s happiness, contentment, sincerity, confidence or even love. When you look in the mirror and smile, do you like what you see? Many people don’t and often refrain from smiling or cover …
What You Should Expect at a Dental Examination
Your first visit to a new dental office is an extremely important visit for you. The first visit is also important to the dentist. This visit will pave the way for all future visits and the future health of your mouth. There are so many dentists to choose from! Whether you look online, in a phone book or even as …
Dental Implants: Are They Always the Best Solution?
Dental Implants: Are They Always the Best Solution? At Greater Pittsburgh Dental Implants & Periodontics in Allison Park we have been placing dental implants for over 30 years. Even so, Dr. Weingarden and Dr. Bakuri will tell you that dental implants are not always the best treatment option. There are many factors that determine when a tooth should be extracted, …
Dental Implants…Experience the Freedom
Do you have missing teeth that you would like to replace? Are you unhappy with your current dentures? Do you have a partial that is driving you crazy? Well, you probably have heard that dental implants could be the answer to your prayers, but somehow you just can’t get up the nerve to find out more. Fear no more. At …
Dental Implants Pittsburgh…
How do you choose? As you look through the phonebook and surf the internet you will see a number of dental offices in Pittsburgh that offer implant services. How do you decide which office to go to? How do you know who will provide successful and long lasting results? Here are a few reasons that you may want to consider …
I Think I Have Gum Disease
I Think I Have Gum Disease: What Should I do? It is important to note that gum disease often has no symptoms. Sometimes there is redness, swelling, bleeding or bad breath. However, many times there are no symptoms to indicate there is infection or the symptoms may simply go unnoticed. For this reason, it is very important to see your …