Dentist in Westfield, NJ on Sinus Surgery for Implants

Brushing and flossing would have been a chore for these duck billed dinosaurs, which were recently discovered to have had 300 teeth. But we can say one thing about having such an, umm, full smile — tooth loss wouldn’t have been that much of an issue. For us humans, though, losing even one of our 32 teeth makes eating, speaking, and smiling with confidence difficult. Dental implants provide an excellent solution for tooth loss, but their success depends on the size and strength of the jawbone before implantation. If significant bone matter has been lost due to missing teeth, bone augmentation is necessary. Sinus lift is one option — your dentist in Westfield, NJ has more information.

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