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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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9 common questions about dental implants
When you’re considering dental implants, it’s common to have questions. We’ve rounded up some of the most frequently asked questions (such as the difference between dental implants and veneers, and how long they last), plus answers.
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What do I say to my adult child about dental implants?
If a lack of teeth or chewing function are affecting your son or daughter’s quality of life, you may want to discuss dental implants with them. We’ve pulled together a short list of articles: Am I the right age for dental implants? Are dental implants safe? What is the recovery like from all-on-4 dental implant surgery? What can I eat with dental implants?
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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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Am I the right age for dental implants?
At Gordon Center for General & Advanced Dentistry the oldest patient we have restored implants on was 87 years old.
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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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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.