A visit to the dentist is not the most sought out activity in life, but it is a necessity. Fortunately, not all appointments have to be made because of pain – some people go for cosmetic reasons.
Having a beautiful and secure smile can improve your self-confidence and outlook on life. When you want to improve your smile consider getting dental implants. Dental implants can replace missing teeth easily and effectively. The dental implants consist of root-like titanium posts placed below the gum line into your jawbone. Dental implants serve as anchors for crowns, bridges, dentures or partial dentures.
Implant restorations today look more life-like than ever. While the initial investment is more costly, dental implants tend to be a much better investment over the long-term than dentures in terms of improving quality of life. If you have had issues with cavities or rotten teeth one great benefit of dental implants is that they do not get cavities. Dental implants do not rely on neighboring teeth for support like bridges or partial dentures. Dental implants actually add support to the jaws and help maintain your jaw bone. When teeth are lost the jaw bone can shrink, making denture use more and more difficult and change the shape of your face.
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The first step in deciding whether implants are a good option for you is to schedule a complete dental health assessment. Candidates need healthy gums and bone tissue for the dental implants to be secured in the jawbone. A dentist can verify that you have no health conditions that would limit your ability to receive the implants. A dental specialist such as prosthodontist, oral surgeon, periodontists assist with dental implant planning.
Your initial assessment should include a full dental exam, including documentation of your medical and dental histories, impression of your jaws and pictures. They will take X-rays and perhaps a 3-D CT (computerized tomograms) scan to ensure that there is adequate bone density and shape. If you lack adequate bone to support the dental implants, bone can often be added.
QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF:
1. Are you missing one or more teeth?
2. Do you have loose or ill-fitting dentures?
3. Are you using more and more denture adhesive to help keep your dentures in place?
4. Are you wearing a removable partial denture with unsightly clasps?
5. Have you had teeth restored only to have them removed later due to decay?
IF YOU ANSWERED “YES” TO ANY OF THE ABOVE QUESTIONS AND NEED MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 219.836.4214.
Implants can be a comfortable, natural way to restore your smile and enhance the quality of your life and keep it for years to come.
