Losing a tooth in childhood may be an exciting sign of getting older, but it’s not something that’s celebrated later in life. In fact, it can be quite an alarming and overwhelming experience. If you’ve lost a back tooth, you may be asking yourself “Do I really need to replace it if I can’t even see it?” While that may be an easy option now, avoiding dental implants or other tooth restorations can cost you a lot of time and trouble in the long run. Read on as your Canonsburg implant dentist explains why it’s important to replace a missing tooth in your beautiful smile, even if you can’t see it.

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When you think about keeping your heart healthy, do you think about flossing? Probably not, but a growing body of research is beginning to suggest that we should! Recent studies on the connection between oral and overall health demonstrate that a bacterial infection in your gums can influence your risk of cardiovascular disease. Read on as your Canonsburg dentist explains how gum disease is connected to heart health and what you can do to keep yourself healthy.

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