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What can I eat with dental implants?
Dental Implants and crowns have the same chewing force as natural teeth. And you’ll be able to chew even more than before if your teeth were compromised by gum disease or badly broken.
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Why do they call dental implant surgery “teeth in a day?”
It has to do with just how fast you get full mouth implants–and all that can be accomplished in one day.
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Can I get dental implants if I have diabetes?
There are two health criteria that must be met in order to have dental implants placed.
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What are some signs I should ask for a second opinion?
You get a gut sense that, “something doesn’t seem right”, plus two more common reasons.
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Are dental implants safe?
The short answer is yes. At Gordon Center for General and Advanced Dentistry, we have patients with dental implants dating back to 1983.
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What is the recovery like from an all-on-4 dental implant surgery?
Get your questions answered: when you can go back to work, what you can eat, and what else to expect after the all-on-4 dental implant procedure.
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Will missing teeth affect how old I look?
The presence of teeth affects not only your smile, but the shape of your jaw and face; meaning dental implants help your entire appearance look younger over time. Learn more now.
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Can I get dental implants if I have bone loss?
Newer bone grafting materials and techniques let us successfully place dental implants in areas that even five years ago seemed impossible.
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What's the success rate of dental implants at Gordon Center?
The most advanced restoration techniques available allow us to have a dental implant success rate of more than 98%.
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Am I healthy enough for dental implants?
Did you know: smoking, controlled diabetes, osteoporosis, or previous cancer treatments do not rule out successful placement or restoration of dental implants?
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Award-Winning Dental Care
Gordon Center offers unparalleled general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and all-on-four implant consultation. Gaithersburg dentists Dr. David Gordon, Dr. Leonard Gordon, and their staff are known for their expertise, gentle touch, and the unmatched quality of their service and dental work.