Maintaining the health of your smile gets trickier overtime, and if your teeth become prone to tooth decay, cavities and infection, it’s possible you may lose one or more teeth. Thanks to technology and constant innovation, you can regain a smile that functions just like your natural teeth. One of the most popular procedures for replacing missing teeth is dental implants, a minor surgical procedure that results in a full, streamlined smile.
How Do Dental Implants Work?
Dental implants consist of titanium screws that are surgically inserted into your jaw bone. The implant replicates your natural tooth root, while the ceramic and porcelain restoration that’s placed atop the implant mimics your natural crown.
Once implants are surgically placed, they must heal for some time before a crown can be made. Your jaw bone must be strong enough to retain implants, and you should have a thorough evaluation of your oral health to determine whether they are right for you.
Are You a Candidate for Dental Implants?
The best way to determine your candidacy for dental implants is to schedule an appointment at Cosmetic Smiles. Together, we’ll discuss your goals for treatment and your medical health to understand better whether dental implants are a viable solution.
If you’ve been missing teeth for some time, it’s possible that your jaw bone atrophied to a point where it’s become too weak for implants. If that’s the case, a bone grafting procedure may be necessary to improve the quality and quantity of your jaw bone. Although bone grafting adds steps to your procedure, it’s well worth the time and effort.
Benefits of Dental Implants
There are many benefits to receiving dental implants, the main one being the ability to restore your natural smile with fully functional teeth. You will be able to eat and drink as you would with natural teeth as well as practice the same oral hygiene routine. You won’t have to put up with dental arches slipping around or sliding out of your mouth as you would with traditional dentures. Dental implants are easily the closest thing to your natural dentition.
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If you would like more information about dental implants, or to find out whether they are right for you, contact Cosmetic Smiles and schedule an appointment!