Colgate Dental Health and Oral Hygiene Resource Center.

Colgate Dental Health and Oral Hygiene Resource Center. The Colgate Oral Health Center is a resource of information about oral hygiene, dental care, tooth whitening, gum disease, dental visits, flossing, gingivitis, cavities, oral health for seniors, dental treatments and other medical conditions.


Learn more about common procedures
Whitening/Bonding
Fluoride Therapy
Orthodontics
Fillings
Crowns/Bridges
Root Canal Treatment
Dental Implants
Dentures
Tooth Removal/Extraction

What Are Dental Implants?

Dental implants are metal posts or frames that are surgically positioned into the jawbone beneath your gums. Once in place, they allow your dentist to mount replacement teeth onto them. How do Dental Implants Work?
Because implants fuse to your jawbone, they provide stable support for artificial teeth. dentures and bridges mounted to implants won't slip or shift in your mouth-an especially important benefit when eating and speaking. This secure fit helps the dentures and bridges — as well as individual crowns placed over implants — feel more natural than conventional bridges or dentures. MORE...