Dental Implants

Suffering from tooth loss due to tooth decay? Worry no more! Nowadays, you don’t have to go through the hassle and embarrassment of losing a tooth, wearing a removable partial denture, or reducing adjacent healthy teeth for a fixed bridge. Statistics show that in the past, millions of people suffered the inconvenience of tooth loss, and their only solution for teeth was dentures or a fixed bridge. Now, with the advancement of dental science, dental implants are made available to everyone.

So what exactly is a dental implant and why is it better? Dental Implants are screws made out of titanium placed in the bone as a substitute to the root of natural tooth. Titanium has been found to be very compatible with living human bone. After the implant is placed, bone starts to grow into the grooves of the screw. This process is called osseointegration. After completely healed, an implant will provide stable support for your crown and bite. Also, implants have at least a 92% success rate and with proper care, it could last an entire lifetime.

Dental implants can put an end to the burden of loose dentures, keeping dentures clean, and the mess of dental adhesives just to hold them in place. The use of implants as a treatment modality can help enhance facial appearance, speech, dental health and so much more! It also makes it easier to indulge your favorite foods, because eating will never be painful or difficult. If you thought of getting a bridge, now there is no need to sacrifice the neighboring teeth! Your natural surrounding teeth would be left intact. Dental implants can also help prevent bone loss and receding gums, which are a few of the side effects of having bridges and dentures. Is the procedure of having a dental implant placed painful? The answer is NO. Most patients have said that the procedure produces less discomfort than a tooth extraction. Good news for those who are apprehensive about invasive dental procedures! During treatment, local anesthesia will be used and after that, mild pain relievers can help alleviate soreness around the gum. So it’s really not that difficult. Your dentist will plan an individual strategy based on your need and condition. Then, he will help you choose the right implant for you. After the procedure, he will take an impression and possibly, pictures of your teeth. This is to ensure that the replacement tooth is just right and that it feels and looks just like the rest of your natural teeth. Having a qualified, professional dentist with genuine concern for the patient is very important. Each treatment is a team effort and customized to suit your distinct needs. That is our goal he here at Dental Illusions and West U Family Dental.

Call us today, and schedule your free consultation to find out if you are a candidate for dental implants!