Losing your natural teeth means serious risks for your smile, which is why we’re proud to offer dental implants. With this option, our team can provide a solution that can last for years to come. In today’s blog, your Ankeny, IA, dentist talks about addressing your missing teeth with our dental implants.
The Factors Behind Your Missing Teeth
As we grow older, the risk of adult tooth loss grows in severity. Some people could lose natural teeth to severe cases of tooth decay or infection. An injury could be responsible too. In most cases, the culprit is periodontitis, the advanced stage of gum disease. We want to offer a replacement as missing teeth can weaken the jaw, causing the body to stop sending key nutrients to the jaw around these missing roots. The area loses mass and density, and further tooth loss could develop. You could also develop an aged appearance and suffer from limited meal options or poor speech. But we can help restore function, health, and beauty to your smile with implant dentistry.
Securing Your Dental Implants
Our team will take a look at your smile with digital x-rays, so we can assess the strength of your jaw and make sure you can support dental implants. We then choose the best areas to insert the new post, which will act like tooth roots. The body will see them as such, as dental implant posts are made from biocompatible titanium. They bond with the jaw, so they can last for decades to come. This also prevents the loss of mass and density in the jaw, so your smile remains sturdy and intact, and you avoid further tooth loss too. For a single dental implant, we will complete it with a crown, which looks natural and offers a dependable chewing surface. But we can also take on more advanced cases by supporting bridges or even dentures with dental implants too.
Keeping Your Smile Full
These have the potential to last for decades to come, but to do so, you need to maintain good oral hygiene. Be sure you brush and floss daily, cut back on sugar in your diet, and avoid tobacco products. We also want to see you for checkups and cleanings every six months too. If you have any questions about how we take on tooth loss with one or more of our dental implants, then contact our team today to learn more.
Dental Impressions Provide A Complete Smile
We want to provide solutions for your missing teeth with an option that can last for decades to come! To schedule your appointment and enjoy a complete smile again, then call Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA today at (515) 965-0230.
