A dental implant can last for decades. A 2019 systematic review found about 93% to 96% of implants still in place after 10 years. The crown on top usually wears out sooner. How long yours lasts depends on gum health, smoking, diabetes control and grinding. That is a strong record. Whether your own implant matches it depends partly on how... read more »

Most back teeth need a crown after a root canal, and many front teeth do not. A molar or premolar takes heavy chewing force and is usually crowned to prevent cracks. A front tooth with a small opening and strong walls can often be sealed with a filling instead. Which tooth was treated and how much of it is left... read more »

A regular dental cleaning removes plaque and tartar at and just under the gumline to keep healthy gums healthy. A deep cleaning, called scaling and root planing, treats gum disease by cleaning root surfaces inside deeper pockets below the gumline. Your gum measurements decide which one you need. If you have been told you need a deep cleaning and are... read more »