If you’ve ever lost a tooth due to disease, trauma, or some other cause, you know how upsetting the whole experience can be. Our teeth don’t just help us bite and chew — they also help us maintain an attractive, friendly smile, and when one or more teeth are missing, our entire appearance can be […]
If you’ve lost one, two, or even all of your teeth, you’re not alone. By the time Americans reach age 50, they’ve lost an average of 12 teeth, including their wisdom teeth. Going around with gaps in your mouth isn’t good for your oral health, though. Those gaps can lead to: There are a number […]
If you’re missing a tooth, you should know this: There are many more good reasons to fill that void in addition to how it makes you look, or how self-conscious it makes you feel. There are actually medical concerns that tooth replacement options can address. The team at At Trident Dental, in Houston, Texas believe […]
Do Dental Implants Last Forever?
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Dental implants are a great solution for lost, missing, or severely damaged teeth. Dental implants look, feel, and function just like your original teeth! At Trident Dental of Houston, Texas, our team of general and cosmetic dentistry experts provide new and existing patients with dental implants. The dental implant process takes some time to be […]
Tooth enamel is tough. It’s the hardest substance in the human body, ahead of bone. But that doesn’t mean it can’t be damaged. Your enamel can crack from the trauma of biting something hard, grinding your teeth (especially while you sleep), or because you have an overly large filling that’s stressed your tooth. The board-certified dentists at Trident […]
Dental implants are the most natural and functional tooth replacement possible. They mimic your natural teeth so precisely that you’ll probably forget you ever lost a tooth. And nobody around you will be able to tell you have implants either. If you’ve lost a tooth because of damage or decay, dental implants are the best […]