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Let’s talk briefly about a few of the benefits of dental implants.

1. Dental implants allow for the replacement of missing teeth without compromising the health of other healthy teeth. Other available methods of replacing teeth such as a permanent or removable bridge rely on adjacent teeth for support, often lead to a decreased longevity of these teeth.

2. Another benefit of dental implants is the preservation of bone. When a tooth is lost, the bone which supported that tooth gradually resorbs away. If an implant is used to replace the missing tooth, the majority of the bone is preserved.

3. The last benefit I would like to mention is the outstanding longevity of dental implants. Dental implants do not get cavities, or root canals and rarely have gum disease. When utilized in the correct manner they can provide many years of service and have the potential to last for the lifetime of the patient.

This is an open forum where you are able to ask Dr. David any dentistry related questions. You may want to find out more details about your pending implant case - or how many visits it may take for your new veneers to be finalized - and how long you can expect them to last. Whether you are an existing patient of Dr. David’s or not - feel free to ask whatever dental questions you may have. Dr. David will post regular information on topics that he feels are important - so please check the blog regularly.