If you have missing teeth due to periodontal disease, injury or for any other reason, you may want to consider a dental implant. A dental implant is an artificial titanium tooth root that is surgically placed in jaw bone. This dental implant will then hold an artificial crown or bridge in place. This makes the implant safe, secure and comfortable, and it will be indistinguishable from your normal teeth.
In fact, many of our patients report that they cannot tell the difference between their dental implants and their natural teeth. They look and perform just like the real thing!
But there are other reasons to consider dental implants; appearance and comfort aside. If a missing tooth is left for too long, you’ll begin to notice the teeth on either side of the gap closing in. If left untreated, many problems can occur, from misaligned teeth, periodontal pockets to jaw pain or worse the loss of more teeth..
Some of the additional benefits of dental implants include:
- Implants look and behave just like your natural teeth.
- Dental implants do not require any type of adhesives or artificial gum lines.
- Are permanent, and are cleaned like your natural teeth.
- Do not rely on your other teeth for support.
- Help maintain a healthy jawbone structure.
- Do not limit chewing efficiency
Because our cosmetic dental implants at Huffman Family Dentistry are permanent, they are the only long-term solution for patients missing one or even all of their natural teeth. And unlike dentures, they continue to stimulate jawbone growth, the same way your natural teeth do. Come into Huffman Family Dentistry and let’s discuss this comfortable, natural-looking and low-maintenance option that promotes a healthy jawbone while ensuring that your smile always looks its very best.
