Despite constant improvements in dental care, millions of Americans still suffer from tooth loss. It could be due to decay, periodontal disease, injury, or any other number of factors. In the past, the only treatments available were bridges and dentures, but now — at Mid Wilshire Dentistry — you can opt for a dental implant as well.
WHAT ARE DENTAL IMPLANTS?
Dental implants are metal posts that are inserted into the jaw and gum line to replace your tooth root and act as a support to mount your replacement tooth.
WHAT ARE DENTAL IMPLANTS?
Dental implants are metal posts that are inserted into the jaw and gum line to replace your tooth root and act as a support to mount your replacement tooth.
HOW DO DENTAL IMPLANTS WORK?
Since implants are fused to your jawbone, they give you stable support for artificial teeth. Any dentures, bridges, or replacement teeth mounted to implants won’t shift or slip in your mouth, which is particularly important when speaking and eating. This more secure fit lets dentures, bridges, and replacement teeth feel more natural in your mouth than after a conventional bridge or denture procedure. For many, bridges and dentures aren’t possible. For some, sore spots, poor ridges, and gagging can make ordinary bridges and dentures impossible or uncomfortable. Additionally, while bridges must be attached to teeth on both sides of the missing tooth gap, implants do not require any adjacent teeth to be ground down or prepped to hold your new replacement tooth/teeth in place.
LIMITATIONS OF RECEIVING IMPLANTS
Must have adequate bone structure and healthy gums to support implant posts
Must keep these structures healthy
Must maintain oral hygiene and regular dental visits to keep implants healthy
Implants are typically more expensive than other tooth replacement methods
Many insurance carriers cover only small portions of the procedure
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