No. Dental implants have been placed in millions of people. Some studies have revealed a success rate as high as 98%. Dental implants have been perfected and tested If you don’t follow the dental industry, you may not be aware that dental implants have been used since the 1960’s. According to the American Academy of…
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The Advantages of Implant-Retained Dentures

Are you trading your traditional dentures for implant-stabilized dentures? Implant-retained or implant-stabilized dentures both provide various merits over traditional dentures. Secure in the mouth—no slipping Offers up to 100% natural chewing function The upper denture doesn’t cover as much of the palate This helps patients taste food more easily. (Hooray!) More comfortable When dentures are…
Prevent Awkward Holiday Dinners With Implants

At Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte, we know the holidays can be a chance to rejoice and relax for many. But for just as many folks – especially those with missing teeth – it can also be a daunting endeavor. After all, holidays include a ton of socialization and interaction. If you feel your smile isn’t…
Dental Implants Are Truly Life-Changing

Patients who are thinking about a dental implant from Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte often ask how long they last. An implant is a significant investment, after all. Do they really last a lifetime, like people say? The answer is yes, but an explanation is in order. A dental implant is not a replacement tooth, but…
Are Dental Implants Really Like Natural Teeth?

Do dental implants really function like natural teeth? That question comes up at Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte, as patients weigh their tooth replacement options. Dental implants may sound too good to be true, but we can assure you: they really do look and function like natural teeth. We’ll use this blog post to describe exactly…
Is Your Smile Holding You Back?

In this post from Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte, we begin with something we’d classify as Murphy’s Law: one of those things that’s bound to happen. You leave the house on a pressing errand, looking completely disheveled. Inevitably, you bump into someone you know. How do you feel in your ill-fitting sweatpants and stained T-shirt? Attractive…
A Lifetime Replacement: Dental Implants

The dental implants available at Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte provide support for the most realistic replacement teeth available: artificial teeth that look and function like the real thing. With proper care, dental implants can last the rest of your life. Dental implants are made from titanium or zirconia. These lightweight metal posts are surgically placed…
Advanced Dental Technology: Dental Implants

There are several options for people who have lost one or more of their teeth. One of them is to do nothing, but at Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte, we strongly recommend looking into dental implants. If you don’t do anything about a missing tooth, then there are consequences that might otherwise be avoidable. Within a…
Are Dental Implants Experimental?

Dental implants are tooth replacement marvels that have been placed in millions of people. They look and function just like the real thing, and are available at Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte. Technically, dental implants are not replacement teeth. The actual implant is a titanium post that is inserted into your jaw. In a few months’…
Implant Dentures: Fixed Or Removable?

For anyone who has lost all of their teeth, implant-supported dentures from Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte may sound like a dream come true: dentures that are attached to the jaw and surpass traditional dentures in appearance and functionality. Implant-supported dentures provide numerous advantages over standard dentures. Our team has put together a list of the…