If you have missing teeth or are at risk of losing a permanent tooth, your dentist may recommend endosteal dental implants to restore the look and feel of your natural teeth. Specifically, endosteal dental implants involve the placement of a metal post inside the jaw that is then "capped" with a crown that looks like a real tooth. When properly cared for, this type of dental implant can easily last for decades or even a lifetime.
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Dental implant surgery is an elective procedure that can be used to restore missing adult teeth. People usually choose this procedure because the idea of permanent tooth replacement is appealing despite the initial cost and recovery time. Here are four questions patients commonly have when planning a dental implant procedure.
1. Can your regular dentist provide dental implants?
Your dentist may be able to perform your dental implant procedure. However, they may prefer to refer you to a dental implant provider.
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Dental implants restore the appearance and function of missing teeth using prosthetics. The implantation process requires oral surgery, which can make some people wary. However, the process is safe and painless. If you're still unsure whether dental implants are a good choice to replace your missing teeth, more information can help you make up your mind. Here are four reasons you should get dental implants:
1. You want to preserve your jawbone.
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Most people see their orthodontists to learn how braces can help straighten their teeth or improve an abnormal bite. While these are the most common benefits of braces, there are other benefits that you may not be aware of. Here are some general health benefits of braces to talk to your orthodontist about.
Lower Risk For Periodontal Disease
If your teeth are crowded or if they overlap, you may be unable to effectively brush and floss them.
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Not every single child needs to have braces. Some children are just born with perfect teeth. They lose their baby teeth and are fortunate enough that their adult teeth come in as straight as can be. For other kids, their teeth are much different than this. Their teeth may not come in this way at all. Not only is there a problem with their teeth, but there could also be a problem with their jaw as well.
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