Our team wants to help you enjoy good oral health and avoid the onset of the serious complications related to tooth loss. To help address the gaps in your smile and keep your bite intact, we can help! In today’s blog, your Newport Beach, CA, oral surgeon talks about implant dentistry.
The Impact of Losing Teeth
You could lose your natural teeth due to a serious case of tooth decay or even as a result of an untreated dental infection. Others may lose teeth as a result of an injury to the face or jaw. The most common factor behind adult tooth loss is actually periodontitis, the advanced stage of gum disease. When you lose your natural teeth, this could leave behind gaps in your smile. You may feel self-conscious about your appearance, and these gaps could impact how you eat or even how clearly you speak.
But did you know you could also end up with a prematurely aged appearance? This is because once you lose teeth and the body notices the lost root, it will suspend the flow of essential nutrients to the jawbone. Without these nutrients, the jawbone weakens and erodes, leading to further tooth loss and an older appearance. But with dental implants, we can offer a replacement option that can last for years to come and also safeguard your youthful facial features.
Securing Dental Implants
The key to the success of the dental implant is the implant portion. This is a biocompatible titanium post that looks like a small screw. Once surgically inserted into your jawbone where the tooth was lost, this acts like a new root. The body accepts it as such as the flow of essential nutrients to the jaw resumes, which keeps the area intact and prevents further tooth loss and an older appearance. As a result, your new tooth or teeth could last for decades to come, possibly a lifetime in some cases. Our team will plan and guide the placement process with advanced digital technology, so we can ensure the success and longevity of your new teeth!
Keeping Your Smile Full
Once we place your new roots and secure the restoration or prosthetic that will complete your smile, what needs to be done to keep your smile full? We recommend you see our team for follow-ups as recommended and also make time to see your general dentist for checkups and cleanings. At home, be sure you brush and floss them as you would natural teeth, and try to avoid tobacco products and too much sugar in your diet.
Talk To Balboa Dental Surgery About Implant Dentistry
We want to help you enjoy a complete smile again by addressing your lost teeth. To learn more about dental implant placement, or to schedule your appointment, contact your Newport Beach, CA oral surgeon at (949) 630-0143!
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