Keeping your smile strong and protected from threats to your oral health is a lifelong endeavor, and one that can falter at times. When tooth decay or other issues threaten your smile’s health, a restoration such as a tooth filling may be necessary to eliminate the infection and mitigate further damage. If a structure is beyond saving, however, your dentist may advocate for its removal and subsequent replacement. In today’s blog, your Wheaton, IL dentist explains what it means to fix your smile with dental implants and discusses the different benefits of doing so.
The Need for a Complete Smile
For many, losing one or more teeth has a significant impact on overall confidence and comfort with one’s own oral appearance. Though this may be one reason patients seek dental treatment, it is important to recognize that a missing tooth can cause more than just cosmetic concerns. In fact, missing even a single tooth can lead to tooth migration, a reduction in jawbone density, and more. Fortunately, replacing your missing teeth is quicker and more precise with dental implant technology.
Dental implants consist of biocompatible titanium posts that are surgically placed in the jaw. As it heals, the bone fuses to the implant post, allowing the custom crown restoration that sits atop the implant to properly absorb the pressure of your bite without faltering. For more information about this process, contact our practice today.
What to Expect from Your Visit
Placing your dental implant begins with treatment planning and identifying if you are a good candidate for treatment. If there is not enough healthy bone structure present to support the implant posts, then your oral surgeon may recommend seeking additional reconstructive treatment, such as bone grafting to rebuild. After your treatment has been planned out, we will schedule your implant placement surgery and then typically will allow time for the structure to heal before placing your custom dental restoration.
Restoring Oral Function, Health, and Appearance
Whether you are replacing one tooth or several, we can help address your tooth loss and restore your smile’s appearance, function, and health. Because implants function similarly to teeth roots, they can help support necessary bite pressure to perform routine tasks such as biting and chewing. Moreover, the presence of the implant post helps stimulate the bone, keeping it strong to support your restoration for years to come.
Schedule Your Appointment Today
Maintaining a strong and healthy smile typically involves more than just brushing and flossing, and when oral health complications such as missing teeth occur, the effects of not replacing the missing structure can be significant. To schedule your appointment and learn more about your options, contact Amber Dental in Wheaton, IL, at (630) 665-5555 today.
