If you just had a tooth extracted — or you will soon undergo one or more extractions — it is understandable if you are eager to fill in the gap in your smile as soon as possible. Your dentist will probably recommend dental implants as the best solution to replace lost teeth due to the many benefits they offer. When can you get them? The timeline for dental implants after a tooth extraction varies from patient to patient. This blog post discusses how long you might have to wait.

Bruxism (unconscious teeth grinding and clenching) is a fairly common problem. According to some estimates, it afflicts up to 8% of middle-aged adults. If you belong to that group and you have missing teeth that you would like to replace, you may wonder how your condition will affect your treatment options for rebuilding your smile. There is good news — although bruxism poses some risks to dental implants, it does not automatically disqualify you from getting them. This blog post further explores the relationship between bruxism and dental implants.