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Are Dental Implants Right for me?

Dental implants are used to replace a missing tooth (or teeth) and look and feel so natural that you may forget which tooth it replaced! your teeth affect your confidence and how you feel personally and professionally. you might hide your smile because of spaces between your teeth or perhaps your dentures don't feel secure and you may have difficulty chewing with them. a dental implant is a root device, usually made of titanium, that is used in dentistry to replace missing teeth.

Most dental implants today are endosseous implants that appear similar to an actual tooth root and are placed in the bone. The bone of the jaw osseointegrates with a titanium post. "Osseointegration" refers to the fusion of the implant surface with surrounding bone. A tooth-like restoration is then placed over the implant.

There are so many advantages to Dental Implants over dentures and bridges:

• ESTHETICS: Dental Implants look and feel like your own teeth. Since the implant integrates into the structure of your bone it can prevent bone loss and gum recession that can accompany bridgework & dentures.
• TOOTH SAVING: Dental Implants do not sacrifice the quality of your adjacent teeth like a bridge does because neighboring teeth are not altered to support the implant. Long-term benefits to your oral health!
• CONFIDENCE: Dental Implants can allow you to once again speak and eat with confidence. They are secure and might even offer freedom from dentures!
• RELIABLE: The success rate of dental implants is highly predictable, sometimes reaching to as high as 95%. Which means they an excellent option for tooth replacement and may last a lifetime if properly cared for!

You may be a candidate if you have good oral health, adequate bone in your jaw and healthy gum tissues that are free of periodontal disease. No one will ever know you have replaced a tooth! The best way to find out if implants are a good option for you is to simply ask your dentist at your next check-up!

So there is a reason to be excited and be proud of that smile. And you can be even more excited as more insurance companies are now covering the dental implants options. Please call us or visit our dental office for more information!