Dental implants are one of the greatest innovations of modern dentistry. They are true prosthetic replacement teeth, consisting of an artificial titanium tooth root with a porcelain crown attached.
Many dentists conservatively estimate that implants will last about 25 years. The reason we can’t guarantee they’ll last a lifetime is there haven’t been very many long-term studies of dental implants yet.
Dental implants in their modern form were invented a little more than 50 years ago. In 1965, a Swedish scientist named Per-Ingvar Brånemark placed the first dental implant in the mouth of a man named Gösta Larsson. When Larsson died in 2006 at the age of 75, his original implants were still in place. They had lasted over 40 years!
Toothpastes are one of the few products a person stays with for the rest of his life. He used it since he first started brushing. And he is still using it now that he has kids of his own whom he is teaching to brush their teeth. So, it is pretty much part of anyone’s existence. If you ask any dentist what patients consult with as most of their teeth problems on what are the most trusted toothpaste brands, you will surely get a different answer from each of them.
Some of the 5 most trusted toothpaste brands based on sales volume, are:
- Colgate, Crest, Sensodyne, Close-Up, Pepsodent
Laser teeth whitening should not hurt during the procedure. However, it is not unusual to feel some post-operative reversible sensitivity. Your dentist may prescribe fluoride treatment prior to your bleaching to lessen this sensitivity.
Every dental professional wants their patients to feel calm and relaxed. And frankly, the simple reason for their concern is that your comfort makes their job a whole lot easier. Does that mean that if you’re not nervous, you’ll receive better care than if you are? Hopefully not. But consider that dentistry is like working in the world’s tiniest garage. When a patient is anxious, another level of difficulty is added to the dentist’s work, whereas the calmer you can be—despite whatever discomfort you may be experiencing—the more you’ll optimize the outcome of your dentist’s efforts.
