Implants
Services
The best long-term answer to a missing tooth/teeth is dental implants. They become a permanent and unnoticeable part of your mouth. Implants allow you to live your life.
The ideal candidate for implants is a non-smoker with good oral health, including an adequate amount of jawbone and healthy gums with no evidence of gum disease.
Single or Multiple Implants
The implants are versatile. If you are only missing one tooth, an implant plus a replacement tooth will suffice. If you are missing several teeth in a row, some strategically placed implants can support a permanent bridge (a set of replacement teeth). If you've lost all your teeth, a full bridge or denture can be permanently fixed in your mouth with a strategic number of implants.
Advantages Over Prostheses or Bridges
Traditional prostheses and bridges are not attached to the bone and can therefore be unstable. This can make it difficult to eat or smile with confidence. Implants not only look more natural, they also feel and act more like normal teeth, with a stronger bite force. And because they don't directly rely on adjacent teeth for support, implants don't compromise the health of your natural teeth. In fact, bridges are expected to last seven to ten years, even less for root canals, while implants typically last a lifetime.
Aftercare
Treat your replacement teeth just like your natural teeth. They require the same daily brushing and flossing and the same number of regular check-ups. Just like with your natural teeth, the better you take care of your dentures, the longer they will last.
