Dr. John Bruce at Bruce Family Dentistry in Great Falls, MT, places dental implants for patients missing teeth. Dental implants can close the gap in your smile and restore function to the mouth!
Dental Implants
When you have missing teeth, you are at risk of other dental problems. You may have issues with chewing or speaking, and surrounding teeth can shift into the empty space. It's best to replace missing teeth before the integrity of the jaw bone becomes compromised. If you have missing teeth, we can help you at our Great Falls, MT, practice with a dental implant.
A dental implant is made up of a titanium post that looks like a screw, and a ceramic crown that attaches to the top and acts as your replacement tooth. Dental implants are an excellent tooth replacement option because they are strong and designed to blend in perfectly with your smile. Implants can also replace multiple teeth with an implant-supported bridge. Two posts are implanted and a custom crown that looks like multiple teeth covers them both.
Getting A Dental Implant
The process of getting a dental implant can take several weeks but leaves you with a strong tooth replacement that blends in with your natural teeth. The first step is minor surgery to place the implant in the jawbone. After this step, you wear a temporary tooth cap while the implant heals.
The healing period is very important for the implant. During this time, it fuses to your jaw bone in a process called osseointegration. This is what gives the implant its strength. At a final appointment, your permanent crown is placed and you leave with a new tooth.
To care for dental implants you need to keep taking great care of your teeth like you normally do. Your dentist will recommend brushing for two minutes twice a day and flossing at least once a day. Floss in the area of the implant and remove all debris from around the crown.
Bruce Family Dentistry is here for you in Great Falls, MT, if you are missing teeth. Dr. John Bruce places dental implants to restore smiles. Contact us for an appointment at (406) 452-2964.