Missing teeth takes a toll on an individual’s self esteem, facial structure, and oral health. Dr. Foust wants her patients to know they don’t have to live with missing teeth. Dental implants are becoming the leading choice for replacing missing teeth. Dental implants replace the tooth root with a prosthetic tooth root, giving them independent […]
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You can’t always hide the fact that you’re missing one or more teeth, especially if they were at the front of your smile. Until they’re replaced, the gaps will remain, affecting your confidence as much as they affect your ability to bite, chew, and enunciate properly. Still, most conventional replacement teeth can only replace the […]
The dental bridge is one of the earliest forms of prosthetic dentistry (the art of replacing lost or extracted teeth). While dentures are well-known for replacing entire rows of lost teeth, dental bridges are designed to restore the smiles of patients who’ve only lost a single tooth, or a few teeth in a consecutive row. […]
Tooth loss happens so frequently, you might confuse it as being a natural part of aging. If you expect it, then it might not be so shocking if it happens to you. However, teeth serve a vital purpose by preparing your food for digestion, as well as upholding the structures surrounding your mouth. With the […]
Do you have multiple missing teeth? If so, you’re far from alone. In fact, according to the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, over 26% of adults over 74 have lost all of their natural teeth. Losing your teeth can be debilitating. Thankfully, you can still obtain a full and healthy smile with implant dentures. […]
According to the American Association of Implant Dentistry, over 30 million people in the United States have lost all of their teeth. Tooth loss affects much more than just your appearance. Without your teeth, you can experience a major reduction in your quality of life. To replace your missing teeth, your . With implant dentures, a […]
If you have lost one or more teeth, you’re not alone. Millions of adults experience tooth loss at some point in their lives. Many patients are surprised to discover the impact that losing even a single tooth can have on their quality of life. Fortunately, Ankeny IA dentist Dr. Amanda Foust points out that you have options. […]
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Unless you live under a rock, you’ve probably heard of dental implants. Websites, pop-up ads, and billboards on your commute to work advertise them as the Next Big Thing in restorative and prosthetic dentistry. The American Academy of Implant Dentistry reports that well over 3 million people now have at least one dental implant, and […]
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If you are missing teeth, it can cause enormous embarrassment. However, despite your self-consciousness, you may have neglected dental treatment because you dread the thought of unnatural looking or ill-fitting false teeth. Fortunately, modern innovations in dentistry allow your Ankeny, IA dentist to provide you with synthetic teeth that are nearly indistinguishable from natural teeth. […]
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Without teeth, life can be a serious struggle. Tooth loss can make day-to-day tasks like speaking and chewing very difficult. As a result, people who suffer tooth loss often experience a lower quality of life. Thankfully, though, your Ankeny IA dentist, Dr. Amanda Foust, offers dentures as a solution to tooth loss and the struggles […]
