This message from Designer Smiles in Fargo is about dental implants and how they are priced. Looking into how much dental implants cost and getting a simple answer can be frustrating. But there is a reason for that. It can be confusing to research the cost of getting a dental implant and finding nothing solid […]
Dental Implants
6 Reasons To Ditch Your Dentures For Dental Implants

Dentures that rest on the gums have a long history in dentistry. But a revolution is taking place, and these traditional dentures are no longer the only option. At Designer Smiles in Fargo, we offer implant-supported dentures. Dental implants are titanium posts that are inserted into your jaw. Within a few months the post has […]
Are There Drawbacks to Dental Implants?

Dental implants might sound like some futuristic solution to missing teeth. But they’ve become part of mainstream dentistry, and are available at Designer Smiles in Fargo. Most patients have a lot of questions about dental implants, once they seriously begin to consider them. Are they experimental? Safe? Painful? Like we said, they are considered mainstream. […]
Getting Ready For A Dental Implant?

This message from Designer Smiles in Fargo focuses on the preparation required for a dental implant. What is a dental implant? Simply stated, a dental implant is a permanent post inserted into the jawbone with attached abutment and artificial tooth. A tooth implant can also support a dental bridge or denture. Who can benefit from dental implants? […]
Dental Implants: Does Your Age Matter?

Dental implants have rightly been called one of the most significant advances in dentistry: titanium posts that are inserted into the jaw to support one or more artificial teeth. Dental implants are available at Designer Smiles in Fargo. A common concern for many patients is whether they are too old for a dental implant. We’ll […]
What is the Recovery Time for a Dental Implant?

Once one of our patients at Designer Smiles in Fargo decides to go ahead with a dental implant, one of the first things they usually ask is: how long is the recovery time? Our answer? It’s difficult to predict, because every case is different. There are various factors that go into the process, but not […]
Innovative Implants For Confident Smiles

Many people have experienced an improvement in self-confidence after dental implant treatment at Designer Smiles in Fargo. How Do Missing Teeth Affect Your Life? Missing teeth can impair your ability to speak and eat. Extensive tooth loss can make it difficult to eat a healthy diet. Dental implants can relieve pain, correct bite troubles, and […]
How Do Implant Dentures Work?

Dental implants are an ideal tooth restoration. They can restore anywhere from one to all missing teeth. Dental implants are available at Designer Smiles in Fargo. A dental implant is a titanium post that is inserted into the patient’s jaw. What makes them so utterly unique is that they actually fuse with the bone, to […]
Dental Implant Success: The Odds Are In Your Favor

During consultations at Designer Smiles in Fargo, we are often asked about the success rate of dentalimplants. In case you are unfamiliar with implants, we’ll talk about what they are first. What is a Dental Implant? A dental implant is a permanent replacement tooth root. It is implanted into the jaw and eventually fuses with […]
How Much Do You Know About Gum Disease?

How much do you know about gum disease? It’s a serious condition, but treatable at Designer Smiles in Fargo. Take the quiz below to test your knowledge. 1. Which of the items below are risk factors for gum disease? a. Pregnancy b. Underbite c. Diabetes d. Genetics 2. Which of the following are possible signs […]