Dental implants have technically been around for thousands of years, but the implants used back then are nothing like the ones you’ll find in a dental office today. In Ancient China, implants were made from bamboo 4,000 years ago. In Egypt, kings would use copper material to place implants, typically post-death. Of course, implants that were placed in live patients were always rejected. That is, until a dentist found the missing link.

This material is now the standard for all implant procedures, not just dental implants. Keep reading to learn what it is!

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Sometimes it’s difficult to know whether a dental service you need is classified as a cosmetic treatment or a restorative one. If you’re used to using dental insurance to cover preventive treatments but are now dealing with a dental injury, you’re probably only now realizing how difficult it is to get insurance companies to cover your treatment. That’s why, according to a cosmetic dentist, you’ll need to know the right steps to improve your odds of getting coverage.

Here are the most important factors to consider.

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Do you still have metal fillings from when you were a kid but never had them replaced? Perhaps your silver filling is long overdue for replacement? Regardless of your situation, silver (amalgam) fillings are the old method of providing restorations, according to a dentist in 73134. Patients who want a more aesthetic solution to damaged teeth, without sacrificing the restoration’s effectiveness at protecting their oral health should consider tooth-colored fillings.

Keep reading to learn the benefits and materials used to restore your smile!

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