Did you know that once you lose the root of your tooth, your body will start to take away (resorb) the bone that was supporting that tooth. The width can decrease about 50% in the first year. So, if you decide to replace it in the future, it gets harder and more expensive; if it is a top tooth, your sinus floor drops down slowly as well
In addition, all your other teeth shift and change. The teeth next door will tilt into the gap, and the tooth opposite will continue to grow down (overerupt). This will change your bite as teeth come in pairs (top one and a bottom one), so if you lose one of them, you're essentially losing the function of both. Finally, there are only so many teeth you can lose before it begins to affect your ability to chew and enjoy your food.
Dental implants, or tooth implants are one of the highest standard of care in restoring your missing teeth. A dental implants is like a prosthetic tooth root. It is made of medical grade titanium and is placed where your tooth roots would naturally sit.Your natural bone then meshes with your implant, creating an extremely strong bond. Once the implant is healed, (usually 5-6 months after the initial placement of the screw) , we have the option of placing a porcelain crown on top.Implants can replace one missing tooth, can be used to support a bridge (multiple teeth), or be used to clip your denture onto it!
Contact usBook for a consult - we need to make sure your mouth is in good health before we start.
We will need to take an x-ray
Your dentist will sit with you and discuss options
Nobody wants to get dental treatment. What they want is a solution to a dental problem that they have. That's what we do, we listen to what you want and then work with you on a plan to get you to where you want to be.
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