When you have lost natural teeth, we can help. Dental implants not only look natural, but can strengthen the jaw to ensure long-lasting tooth replacement. In today’s blog, Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA, talks about replacing your lost teeth with dental implants.
The Factors (and Dangers) of Losing Natural Teeth
What happens to cause missing teeth, and how does this impact your smile? You could lose a tooth due to injury to the face or jaw, or even as a result of a severe cavity or infection. For most people, tooth loss is caused by periodontitis, the advanced stage of gum disease.
When you lose teeth, this gap could allow nearby teeth to drift, which creates misalignment and further harms the health, function, and appearance of your smile. You could have issues with meals or even clear speech! The lack of a tooth root means the surrounding jawbone weakens and erodes, which in turn means further tooth loss and eventually, a prematurely aged appearance. But we can prevent these dangers with dental implant placement!
Placing Dental Implants
Dental implants are small thin posts that look like tiny screws. These are made from biocompatible titanium, which bonds with the jawbone and acts like a new root. We will plan the placement with digital imaging, so we can choose the optimal angle, position, and depth to insert them, so they can act like new roots and last for decades to come, while also supporting a new crown or prosthetic. We can use one for an individual tooth, or use several to accommodate a bridge or even a set of dentures. You can enjoy a complete smile again, one that is fixed in place and never slips.
Ensuring a Lifelike Appearance
When your new tooth root is in place, we will attach a crown to it, which is custom-made to ensure a more lifelike appearance. The crown is also very durable, providing a dependable chewing surface. If you have more than one lost tooth, we could also create a lifelike bridge or even a complete row of new teeth. We want you to be able to eat your favorite foods again, and also smile with confidence. Don’t live with tooth loss, talk to our team about a durable and long-lasting solution, one that blends with your smile seamlessly.
If you have any questions about how we help smiles with implant dentistry, then contact our team today to learn more and get started.
Dental Impressions Offers a Way to Replace Missing Teeth
Our team wants to help address missing teeth with a custom approach, so you can enjoy results that last for years to come. To schedule an appointment for lifelike tooth replacement, then call Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA today at (515) 965-0230.
