Dental Implants
When you have one or more missing teeth, it can negatively impact your self-esteem and willingness to engage with others. Many people in this position avoid smiling altogether, which may give an unwanted impression of unfriendliness. Dental implants are available at Walnut Street Dental, where dental health and outward appearance are equally important. We are pleased to provide high-quality dental implant services so you can express yourself how you want.
Why Choose Dental Implants?
Dental implants have become the go-to dental treatment solution for missing permanent teeth. Millions of people around the world have already chosen dental implants for one or more of the reasons stated here:
Permanent Solution
Dental implants offer a permanent solution to missing teeth. Unlike other treatments, once you get dental implants, the problem of missing teeth is resolved forever.
Stability
Unlike dentures, dental implants provide a stable solution. They don’t slip or slide out of place or impede speech as dentures can. Once you get quality dental implants from a good dentist, the implant fuses with your natural bone, creating a durable solution that won’t disappoint you over time.
Natural Looking
Dental implants are the most natural-looking replacement for missing teeth. Even up close, your friends and family may find it impossible to tell that you have a dental implant.
Natural Feel
On top of looking natural, dental implants feel like part of your natural teeth, too. With dental implants, you can eat, drink, chew, bite, speak, sing, and more, just as you did before having dental implants. They feel as natural as your regular teeth.
Function
From a dentist’s point of view, dental implants are the best option, too. They help preserve oral health by restoring function, filling the gap where the missing teeth were, and ensuring that adequate pressure is placed on the jaw, which helps to prevent bone loss.
The Process of Getting Dental Implants
When you have your first appointment for dental implants, the dentist will do a comprehensive consultation and evaluation of your oral health. Any problems will need to be addressed before the actual process begins.
When you’re ready, the actual implant is the next step. This is when the titanium implant is surgically inserted into the jaw bone. This acts as the foundation for the new faux teeth.
During a few months, osseointegration will occur, where the jaw bone will fuse with the implant. After that, you’ll be ready to return for the abutment and the crown. The abutment is a small piece that connects the crown with the titanium implant. Over time, the dental implant will be monitored at the dentist’s office to ensure no issues with it.
Would dental implants be right for you? Why not book an appointment with our dentist to determine if you’re a suitable candidate? Contact us today to schedule your visit!
