Everyone is mindful of how their smile looks, but what makes a good smile? A good smile is about a healthy oral system and good-looking teeth. Yes, the teeth’ color, shape, alignment all matter when it comes to the quality of your smile.
To people not lucky enough to have a naturally beautiful smile, cosmetic dentistry techniques can help transform and restore your smile in no time. Westfield implants provide a lasting and effective solution if you have missing teeth. Contact Dental Studios today to learn more about dental implants.
What to know about dental implants?
Tooth loss can result from different things, including an oral infection, tooth decay, or injury. Losing teeth, especially when you are an adult, can be traumatizing; it affects your appearance and your self-confidence. It may feel hopeless, but luckily, dental implants replace missing teeth.
Dental implants are tooth root replacements made up of a metal post. Your provider places the metal post on your jawbone, where they eventually merge to give a permanent solution. Then attach a crown on the top part to replace the entire tooth.
The lining of the jaw bone and the metal post enhance a strong foundation for the artificial teeth compared to other therapeutic measures such as dentures. The tooth root metal posts also secure the crowns firmly to your jaw.
Implants are helpful even for patients who require replacing more teeth, using all-on-four-implants. It involves strategically placing four implants on your jaw to balance the weight on your jaw bone. The procedure is less complicated with improved recovery, unlike with traditional methods.
Why should you use dental implants to replace missing teeth?
Besides functioning like your natural teeth, dental implants have several benefits.
- They are durable and permanent.
- It preserves your facial appearance and enhances your smile
- They do not interfere with your natural speech ability
- Enhances easier chewing on all types of foods
- Maintains the health of your jawbone
- They are resistant to cavities
- They are affordable considering the benefits they provide
- Provides firm support to your teeth, hence preventing teeth fall out or slipping
- It gives an effective solution to tooth repair with an excellent outcome
- Preserves the health of the surrounding teeth
Are dental implants for everyone?
Dental implants are good for everyone with one or more missing teeth. However, your gums and jaw must be healthy. They are not recommended for children as their jaws are not fully grown.
You may also benefit from dental implants if other therapeutic methods such as dentures do not provide the needed results. Dental implants are appropriate if you are also looking for a permanent and lasting solution for missing teeth.
What happens during a dental implant procedure?
The procedure involves different steps with reserved time for healing in between. It includes:
- Removing any remaining parts of the damaged tooth
- Preparing the jawbone, including bone grafting where necessary
- Placing the dental implant on your jawbone
- Allowing new bone growth with the implant and heal
- Placing the abutment
- Placing the crown or the bridge
The process takes some time, especially for bone growth and healing.
Contact a dental implant specialist today
Restore and improve your smile and dental health with dental implants. Call Dental Studios today to schedule your treatment.
