Nobody wants to have a
gap-toothed smile or lose a tooth, but sometimes it’s an unavoidable reality.
Losing a tooth can happen for many reasons, such as an accident, an illness, or
a dental condition. But whatever the reason, the result is the same: a space in
your mouth where a tooth used to be. That leads to additional problems, as
other teeth will begin to move and attempt to fill that space, which results in
crooked and uneven teeth.
Luckily, if you’re missing a
tooth, it is easy enough to prevent shifting from occurring. Implants are a
permanent solution you should consider to replace missing teeth.
In Brooklyn, dental implants are one of the many services we offer at Park Slope Dentistry, and we are providing
this article, so you have the knowledge you need to make an informed decision
about implants.
Not only does a dental implant
help keep your remaining teeth where they should be, but it also gives you back
your healthy smile. Implants are comfortable and allow you to eat all sorts of
foods, which is a luxury people with dentures don’t have. You don’t need to
worry about taking them out or them becoming loose. They also offer improved
speech when compared to loose-fitting dentures.
Dental implants are put in
place through a relatively simple process that is suitable for most individuals
as long as your overall health, gum health, and bone tissue are acceptable.
We’ll assess those points when you come to our office for a consultation for
your Brooklyn dental implants, and if we find everything is good and we have the time,
we can even begin the process right away.
Following the consultation, the
first step is to place a small titanium screw into your jawbone while you are
under local anesthesia. This screw is the implant, and it acts as a root for
the abutment and crown, which is your new tooth. Following the insertion of the
implant, there is a healing period of a few months before we put the implant in
place.
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