Because of the popularity of dental veneers and dental crowns, many patients forget that dental implants can also restore their smiles, especially because the lack of titanium screws make crowns and veneers much simpler. However, dental implants can benefit your smile in ways that other cosmetic procedures can’t accomplish. We propose these three reasons to consider receiving dental implants for... read more »

A dental implant abutment is made from titanium and the replacement tooth is made from either porcelain, gold or base metal alloys. While these things are not subject to the dangers of bacteria and tooth decay, they are still susceptible to chronic gum disease. As a result, your implant will need to be included in your daily oral hygiene routine.... read more »

At North Point Dental Group, LLC, in Corvallis, Oregon, Dr. Mark Swensen and Dr. Glenn Balkins, offers dental implants for our patients who have lost a tooth. Teeth can be lost due to tooth decay and gum disease, injury or trauma, smoking, and age. When this happens, your teeth can be replaced There are various ways our dentist can replace... read more »