If you are missing one or more Teeth and wish to eat your favorite foods, increase your chewing ability, and improve your appearance, speech, and self-esteem, then you are a candidate for Dental Implants. For people who have lost teeth, dental implants provide artificial teeth that look more natural and feel stronger. Implants can be used to replace a single missing tooth, support a bridge, full dentures or partial dentures. Dental implants are in fact more gum and bonesaving than traditional bridgework, since implants do not rely on neighboring teeth for support.
A dental implant is a smalltitanium post that acts as the root structure would for a natural tooth. A dental implant is placed into your upper or lower jaw bone. After the bone has remolded around the implant, implants can hold a crown, bridge or over-denture just like natural roots hold teeth in place. Implants are very durable and can last a lifetime. They require the same maintenance as natural teeth; this includes brushing, flossing and regular dental check-ups. Multiple tooth implants are a great way to add confidence to your smile with a truly snug fitting denture or getting rid of that ill-fitting partial denture.
Why dental implants are an option:
* To replace one or more teeth
* To provide support for a partial denture
* To increase the support and stability of a full upper or lower denture
* To enhance chewing comfort
* To increase confidence while smiling, talking and eating
* To improve your overall psychological health
* To improve esthetic appearance and gain over all confidence
As you know, your own teeth require conscientious at-home oral care and regular dental visits. Dental implants are like your natural teeth and will require the same care. In order to keep your implants clean and plaque-free, brushing and flossing still apply!
After treatment, periodic follow-up visits will be scheduled to monitor your implants, teeth and gums to make sure they are healthy.
Replacing missing teeth can dramatically improve your smile and this greatly enhances both your dental health and self-esteem.
