If you want to enjoy a full smile, then talk to our team! We have an option that can look and act like natural teeth, lasting for decades to come in some cases. In today’s blog, your team at Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA, talks about offering a full smile again with dental implants.
The Impact of Losing Natural Teeth
How does losing one or more of your natural teeth impact your smile? We could lose our natural teeth to a host of reasons, such as injury, tooth decay or infection, or even periodontitis, the advanced stage of gum disease. When you lose natural teeth, this could cause the jawbone around the lost root to lose mass and density, which means it gradually erodes to cause further tooth loss and an older appearance. You could also have issues with meal options, your ability to speak, and could be vulnerable to misalignment, TMJ disorder, and even bruxism (teeth grinding). But we can keep your smile even and intact with implant dentistry, offering a chance at a smile.
Dental Implant Placement
Dental implants are small thin posts that look similar to tiny screws. These will be surgically inserted into the jaw, and once there, the body will accept them as natural roots. This causes the flow of nutrients to resume, helping fortify and strengthen your jaw. This process protects you from further tooth loss and helps keep your new root in place for decades to come with care and attention. Our team could insert one post to address an individual missing tooth, or we could use several to support a bridge or even a full set of new teeth.
Restoring Your New Tooth Roots
Once your new teeth are in place, our team can move forward with restorations. For an individual one, we could attach a custom crown to the post. If you have several missing teeth, then our team could attach a bridge or denture, both custom-made for your smile for a lifelike appearance and dependable chewing surface. If you have any questions about how our team will plan and implement dental implant placement, or about how you can use your 2026 dental benefits and health savings account finds before they expire, then contact our team today to learn more and get started. We want to help you greet a new year with your best smile, so reach out now to begin your journey to optimal oral health!
Dental Impressions Offers a Complete Smile
Our team wants to help take on missing teeth with an option that looks and functions like natural teeth. To schedule an appointment and start the tooth replacement process, then call Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA today at (515) 965-0230.
