If you’re considering replacing missing teeth with an implant supported dental restoration, you probably have a lot of questions. One question many patients don’t think to ask is, “What dental implant materials are available?” Many people assume that there is only one option. Actually, there are numerous materials available each with its own advantages and disadvantages. Before you begin your dental implant tooth replacement plan, talk to your dentist about the available implant materials and which will work best for you. In this post, we’ll review some of the many dental implant materials available to help you prepare to talk to your dentist about these advanced tooth replacement plans.
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Have you heard the old adage, “Two heads are better than one?” This saying is used to promote the efficacy of teamwork in solving a number of challenges. You may never have thought of this in association with choosing a dentistry practice, but actually, patients who visit multi-dentist practices often receive better dental care than those who receive treatment from single dentist offices. At the Aurora dental office of Mauck & Ricci, DDS, our two skilled 
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Obtaining that perfect, beautifully white smile you always dreamed of can be a bit of a challenge. Keeping up with brushing and flossing will definitely help, but sometimes the unexpected can hit us smack in the face. Injuries, bacterial infections, decay, and other factors can seemingly come out of nowhere and plague our teeth and gums. Luckily, the office of 
Advantages of Implant-Retained Dentures
Dental fillings are among the most commonly performed dental procedures today, providing a structurally compromised tooth with the strength it needs to function even after it has been affected by decay. For decades, fillings were made of an amalgam of silver, mercury, and other metals, but today’s dental technology makes it possible for us to provide a much better alternative. At 
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While maintaining optimal oral health is important, there are very few people who haven’t at some point or another experienced some sort of dental injury or decay. Whether you’re currently dealing with a small crack, a cavity, or a full-blown dental emergency, there’s no reason to feel embarrassed – here at 
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