Blog - Dental Implants

Missing teeth are a fact of life in Canada. The Canadian Health Measures Survey (CHMS) reports that 96% of adults have a history of cavities, and 2 out of 10 adults with teeth have or have had moderate to severe gum disease, which is a leading indicator of tooth loss. Gaps in a person’s smile caused by missing teeth may...

One or more missing teeth can present daily challenges that most of us take for granted, such as chewing and enjoying food with ease. When you can't chew your food properly, missing teeth may impact your nutrition. Missing teeth also affect your dental health. Tooth loss eventually leads to bone loss when there is no root for your jawbone to support.

It can be difficult living with missing teeth and all the challenges they present. Many patients today who are looking for a reliable tooth replacement find themselves asking, “Are dental implants right for me?” You may have only recently become aware of dental implants, but they are not a recent innovation. The first implant was placed in a human volunteer in...

We provide dental implants for many of our patients who are missing one or more teeth at our South Calgary, AB dental practice. Patients who are concerned about the financial investment of dental implants quickly realise that these tooth replacements are well worth it. If you are missing one or more teeth, natural-looking dental implants are the best tooth replacement option...