The loss of one or more of your teeth not only affects your appearance, but also your oral health. Without a replacement, your remaining teeth may begin to shift into the open space, putting them at risk for fractures and damage. When your teeth shift your bite becomes misaligned, causing problems with your jaw joint. When your root is missing your jawbone will begin to deteriorate, which puts your remaining teeth at risk for further loss. The good news is that dental implants may be the solution for you! Here we’ll learn more about the benefits of dental implants.
What is a Dental Implant?
Boasting a 95% success rate, dental implants are by far the best choice for replacing a missing tooth. The secret to their success lies in the fact that they replace both your tooth and your root, which protects the integrity of your jawbone and remaining teeth. Your new root is a titanium post, which integrates with your bone after the appropriate healing time to create a stable foundation for your new tooth.
Your new tooth is made from a high quality porcelain crown that is custom designed to match your existing teeth and naturally complement your smile. Your new tooth functions exactly as your natural tooth would so you’ll be able to eat and chew, and brush and floss just as you’ve always been used to. Your new tooth is also very durable, in fact with the right home care and regular dental visits, it can potentially last you for lifetime, which makes dental implants a very cost effective investment in your oral health.
Dental Implants and Dentures
For patients who struggle with multiple missing teeth, dental implants can be used to support a dental bridge, or dentures and partial dentures. Implant supported dentures are offering patients a more secure fit than ever before. Gone are the days of your denture moving or slipping when you talk or chew. When your denture snaps securely into your implant, not only is a stable foundation created, but your jawbone will also remain healthy and stimulated.
Dental implants can also be anchors for dental bridges, which are a permanent appliance with prosthetic teeth attached. Bridges are a great option for replacing one or more teeth that are adjacent to each other.
At Parker Dental & Orthodontics our highly skilled team of doctors is proud to offer comprehensive implant dentistry for patients. While many practices have to refer patients to oral surgeons for the placement of the implant, our doctors have had advanced training which allows them to place implants here in the comfort of our own office.
If you struggle with missing teeth, contact our office today to learn more about how we can help restore your smile.