According to the experts, the first dental implant dates back to 2000 B.C.! At the time, materials like copper pegs, seashells, and even animal teeth were used to replace missing teeth. Considering their lack of anesthetics and primitive tools, the procedure was likely painful with a low success rate. Fortunately, patients today can opt for a much safer and more natural-looking alternative. In fact, improvements in dentistry and dental implant technology have developed exponentially in recent years, and 2020 is no exception! Read on for three of the latest innovations!

Most of the time when you go to your regular cleaning and checkup, it’s your dentist that’s asking all the questions and you that’s giving the answers. Yet, you only see the dentist every six months, so shouldn’t you be making the most out of your visit? There is a huge educational aspect to a regular dental appointment that many people don’t take advantage of. Continue reading to see what different questions you should be asking your dentist during your next visit.