Missing teeth can make you feel self-conscious and cause you to hide your smile. Fortunately, there is a solution available in the form of dental implants. With a dental implant, you can restore your smile and regain the confidence that comes with it. Let’s look at what a dental implant is and how it works.
What Are Dental Implants?
A dental implant is an artificial tooth root that is placed into your jawbone to hold a replacement tooth or bridge in place. The implant itself is made from titanium, which forms a strong bond with the bone tissue in your jaw and acts as an anchor for the new tooth. This process typically takes several months because new bone cells must grow around the implant before it can be used as an anchor for a replacement tooth or bridge.
Benefits of Dental Implants
- Dental implants look and function like natural teeth.
- Unlike dentures, dental implants are held securely in place by your own bones, meaning no adhesive is required. Additionally, they help preserve healthy bone mass by stimulating blood flow to the area where they are implanted. This helps to keep surrounding teeth healthy and prevents further deterioration of your jawbone tissue.
- Dental implants can help restore your ability to chew food properly since they don’t move around as dentures do. You’ll be able to enjoy all types of foods without worrying about them slipping out of place or causing discomfort when chewing.
- Dental implants last much longer than dentures if taken care of properly with routine brushing and flossing habits.
Advanced Dental Implant Technology
The Smile Lounge is proud to utilize innovative imaging solutions that enhance the quality of patient care, especially when it comes to dental implant placement. hen used for dental implants, the Green CBCT by Vatech can produce high-quality 3D images in a comfortable and safe environment. Not only can this state-of-the-art system capture precise images of the teeth, soft tissues, nerve pathways, and bone with just one quick scan, but its built-in sensor technology does so with lower radiation exposure than other imaging systems.
Schedule a Dental Implant ConsultationDental implants offer many advantages over traditional dentures or bridges for those looking to replace missing teeth. Dr. Daniels, at The Smile Lounge, is an experienced implant dentist in Grande Prairie, TX, that can replace your missing teeth and restore your smile. If you’re looking for a more permanent solution than dentures or bridges for replacing missing teeth, contact The Smile Lounge to schedule your consultation. We accept most dental insurance plans, and we have in-house payment plans available for financing your new smile.
