Implants

Dental implants do so much more than offer you a chance to fill in the spaces of missing teeth. They can replace damaged teeth to give you a whole new smile and they can also improve the health of your mouth because they help to prevent bone deterioration and loss. They offer a stronger and longer lasting alternative or dentures and bridges and can help you maintain your natural bite as well.

With implants a titanium screw-like fixture is implanted into the bone where tooth used to be and then a false but very natural looking tooth is fitted over top. Since the bone and tissue grows around the implant you are left with a tooth replacement that is just as strong and functional as your natural tooth. This can be done to replace one tooth, many or even all of your teeth depending on your own needs and preferences. Some people with severely damaged teeth opt for the removal of their own teeth so that they can be replaced with implants which give them a stronger and more beautiful smile than their own.

When you lose a tooth you’re at risk of having the bone in the space of the missing toot deteriorate which can affect the surrounding teeth as well. By using an implant you are not just cosmetically enhancing the appearance of your smile but restoring a tooth structure that will help keep that bone strong and healthy.  This is something that dentures and other restoration procedures will not do for you—at least not to the same extent. To be sure that you are a good a candidate for dental implants the dentist will check to make sure that you do indeed have enough bone in the area that you want the implants to accommodate them properly. In many cases bone grafting can be used to build up the bone in the area so that implants can be used. This is something that you can discuss with the dentist during your consultation along with any other questions that you may have about implants.

Choosing to go with dental implants means more cost and recovery time than what would be needed with some other restorative procedures but what you’re left with are teeth that not only look the way you have always dreamed but also save your bite and the health of your teeth and surrounding bone. Dental implants allow you to speak and eat as you always have—maybe even better! Also, implants will likely last your entire lifetime making them worth the time and investment.

The best way to find out more about dental implants and what they can do for you is to book a consultation with the dentist who will not be able to give you general information about implants but also examine your teeth and gums and give you answers and advice pertaining to your specific case. Dental implants may very well be the solution that you have been waiting for.