Anne Russell is a professional writer with an extensive background in health and fitness journalism. She served as editor-in-chief of Shape, Living Fit (a sister publication of Shape) and VIVmag. She ...

Missing teeth can throw your bite out of alignment, altering your facial shape. They can also make you self-conscious about your smile. If you choose to replace missing teeth, your dentist may ...

The American College of Prosthodontists estimates that around 178 million Americans are missing at least one tooth. Dental implants are a popular choice for replacing one or more missing or decayed ...

Dental implants are artificial structures that a dental surgeon inserts into the jawbone. A person may require implants if they have lost one or more teeth. Keep reading to learn about the types of ...

As a dental hygienist, I have experienced many situations with maintaining and repairing dental implants when patients present themselves for their regular (or irregular) dental recare/recall visits.

Although dental implant surgery (DIS) has a high success rate and may be good for some people, it is not suitable for everyone. It also has the potential to cause long-term complications. This article ...

When you reach a certain age, it's normal to have questions about whether dental implants are right for you. You may think about what kind of success rate you'll have with implants based on your age.