In our last blog, we discussed how dental bridges can help replace missing teeth, providing full smiles again. But for an option that will truly look and feel like natural teeth, we can offer dental implants. In today’s blog, your Ankeny, IA, dentist talks about how we replace missing teeth with our dental implants.
The Need for Tooth Replacement
When you lose even one tooth, you need to see our team for a replacement. Otherwise, the gap in your smile could lead to misalignment as other teeth drift, which itself increases the risk of cavities and periodontal issues. Missing teeth are also linked to concerns like TMJ disorder, bruxism (teeth grinding), issues eating a variety of different foods, and even clear speech. Your jawbone will erode as well, as the body will stop sending doses of calcium and phosphorus to the area around the lost root. Without these nutrients, the area erodes to cause further tooth loss and an older appearance. But dental implants not only fill the gap in your smile, but they prevent the breakdown of your jaw and ensure your new teeth can truly last!
Dental Implant Placement
Our team will carefully examine your smile to assess the cause and severity of your tooth loss. We also choose the best angle, position, and depth to insert your dental implants. Our team will surgically insert the implant portions into the jaw, where they are accepted by the body as new roots. This means the jawbone no longer breaks down, which also allows your new teeth to stay in place for decades to come, potentially even a lifetime. We can address a single missing tooth, or insert several posts to support a bridge or even a full set of dentures!
Restoring Your Missing Tooth
Once your post or posts are in place, we will add an abutment to them. For an individual missing tooth, we can attach a crown to the abutment that completes the tooth. The crown will be custom-made to ensure it looks natural and blends with the smile. They can also handle daily bite forces with ease! For more severe tooth loss, we could also connect a custom bridge or denture, again one that will look natural. If you have any questions about implant dentistry, or about how we can start the tooth replacement process, then contact our team today. Let’s obtain a full smile this summer!
Dental Impressions Talks About Implant Dentistry
Our team wants to help you enjoy good oral health and a full smile with implant dentistry. To schedule your appointment for dental implants, then call Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA today at (515) 965-0230. You can obtain a full smile again, and we want to help!
