How many of you have undergone dental procedures to save a tooth only to have to have it pulled in the end anyway? Once you’ve taken into account the financial cost, in addition to the discomfort factor, was it worth it? Some dentists are starting to say “no.”
It made sense years ago to do everything you could to save your tooth. If you didn’t, you could end up with dentures or partial plates, or just leave the place empty, which can lead to other problems as your jaw copes with the missing teeth. But, the science of dentistry has advanced to the point that this may not be necessary any more. So now, the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) has come out on the side of implants that have high rates of success as a first line of treatment, rather than a last-c…