The thought of missing all or most of your teeth can be discomforting. However, the reality is that it can happen. Gum disease accounts for 70% of tooth loss in adults. Other causes of tooth loss include cavities, tooth decay, and dental trauma. Losing your teeth is never fun, but the good news is that […]
Replacement of missing teeth is vital to your oral health. Standard functions such as biting and chewing can become increasingly difficult and uncomfortable without all your teeth. Furthermore, our teeth help support the muscles in our face, and without them, it can cause you to appear older. Luckily, at the office of Maegan Elam, DDS […]
With so many options for replacing missing teeth, there’s no reason for anyone to put off restoring their smile any longer than they have to. At the office of Maegan Elam, DDS & Associates, we specialize in restoring beautiful smiles with all-on-4 teeth in a day implants. A consultation from Dr. Maegan Elam, your Bedford, […]
All-on-four dental implants are the latest advancement in dental technology that allows patients an alternative to traditional dentures. Regular dentures often slip or shift while you are eating and speaking. This not only makes you feel self-conscious, but it can also cause damage to the soft tissues of your mouth. Poorly fitting dentures can result […]