Penn Dental Arts Blog

Don’t Believe Everything You Hear about Dental Implants

April 11, 2025

Dental implants with bridge and crown

Dentists consider dental implants to be the best way to replace lost teeth because they look, feel, and function exactly like the real thing. Unfortunately, there are many common misconceptions about these remarkable prosthetic devices being spread on the Internet and by word-of-mouth. Here’s a brief guide to a few popular falsehoods about dental implants as well as what you should know about how your dentist can replace your lost teeth.

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Preparing for Your Dental Implant Consultation: Questions to Ask

March 3, 2025

Two dental implants on a blue background

Having an upcoming dental implant consultation can be exciting – after all, you’re taking the first step to replacing your smile gaps with the most high-tech option available! To help promote a productive discussion, there are few things you should be prepared to bring to your appointment. A list of your current medications and supplements, for example, a detailed summary of your health history, and, of course, lots of questions.

If you’re struggling to think of questions to ask your dentist during your dental implant consultation, don’t worry. That’s what this post is for!

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