Marco Island Dental Blog

If you’ve lost teeth or are facing tooth loss, you’re probably wondering what the best procedure is for replacing them. Dentures were the preferred tooth loss option for decades, and, yes, founding father and first U.S. president George Washington did have dentures. However, these prosthetic teeth inserts weren’t made of wood, as commonly believed, but instead were made of a combination of ivory, human teeth, gold, spiral springs, and rivets.

In recent years, cosmetic dentistry has emerged as an essential and distinct component of many dental practices in America. This holds true in Marco Island, Florida, where Dr. Jonathan Van Dyke says the number of people requesting cosmetic dental procedures has increased since he took over Island Tower Dentistry in 2019. Traditional dentistry remains a mainstay of the office, but cosmetic dentistry now plays a prominent role.