Blog - Dental Implants

At Cook Family and Cosmetic Dentistry, our custom-made dental implants are attractive, comfortable, and highly realistic. Dental implants are often preferred as permanent tooth replacements for many patients. Most dental implants are biocompatible titanium and have a 98 percent success rate. However, dental implants aren't ideal for everyone. If you're considering dental implants in Birmingham, AL, please continue reading for...

In the past, the two ways to resolve lost teeth in Birmingham, AL, were dental bridges or dentures. A dental bridge is a prosthetic that fills the gap and is attached to the natural teeth on either side. On the other hand, dentures are removable appliances that sit on top of your gums and must be removed for cleaning and maintenance.

It’s important to replace missing teeth as soon as possible because it is better for your oral health. Today there is no shortage of tooth replacement options available, including dentures and dental implants. Both are prosthetics that replace missing teeth; an implant is an artificial tooth root that’s placed in your jawbone; removable dentures are prosthetics that rest on top of...

Are you missing one or multiple teeth? You're not alone, millions of Americans are in the same boat. Aside from the visible negative aspects (trouble chewing, difficulty speaking, and an altered appearance), there are oral health issues to be considered. At Cook Family and Cosmetic Dentistry, we recommend restoring your tooth as soon as you can.  What Are Dental Implants? Dental implants are artificial...

Living without a tooth can lower your quality of life by affecting your appearance, your nutrition, and the way you speak. According to the American College of Prosthodontics, almost 200 million people are missing at least one tooth, and a staggering 35 million have no teeth at all.  Dental implants in Birmingham, AL, can give our patients a new lease on...

Are you dealing with tooth loss? You want a solution, but today there are lots of options available. There are bridges, dentures, and dental implants, but how do you know which is right for you? Dentists today consider dental implants to be the tooth replacement of choice. Implants are unique because, of all the solutions available, they look, feel, and function...

Living with missing teeth can take a toll on your quality of life. Studies have been conducted that indicate tooth loss impacts even simple actions like eating, speaking, smiling and the most basic emotions like your confidence. Of course, missing teeth affect your oral health as well. Neighboring teeth gravitate toward the gap in your smile and lead to alignment problems...

Dental implants have been around long enough now that you probably know they are a permanent tooth replacement option. Mini dental implants are not as well-known, but they generally perform the same function as conventional implants. How Mini Dental Implants Compare However, compared to a conventional implant, minis are much smaller, about the width of a toothpick. Their small size makes them...

Dental implants are one of the most popular treatment options for missing teeth available today, and while they are one of the most successful and effective options, there are still cases where implant surgeries fail. Implants can fail due to a number of issues, including infection, rejection of the implant, weak connection to the bone, and mechanical issues.  Reducing Implant Failures One...

The development of improved dental techniques and materials is occurring at a dizzying pace. The idea of dental implants was pretty revolutionary when they were first developed. But as innovative as tooth implants are, scientists have still found a way to improve on the original concept to further ensure long-term success. Implants That Protect Against Gum Disease? Dental implants have a 98%...

If you're living with a missing tooth, you understand the effect it has on your daily life. Eating the foods you used to enjoy becomes a challenge since you can no longer chew properly. You may feel embarrassed about talking and smiling in front of others. You may not even realize that your missing tooth is also affecting your oral...

People in Birmingham, AL are not immune from broken and missing teeth or other dental problems. In fact, millions of Americans are missing teeth and only a small fraction of them have had tooth replacement that is comfortable and acceptable for them.  Not unlike the rest of the country, many people in Birmingham, AL are afraid of dentists and end...