Say goodbye to tooth loss and hello to a brand new smile.
Find out why millions of Americans have turned to dental implants to replace their missing teeth. Along with giving them a full smile again, dental implants are truly the closest thing to a real tooth. From the office of our Centralia, WA, dentists Dr. Steven Ash and Dr. Brian Roberts, learn more about how dental implants work and why they could be the ideal option for treating your tooth loss.
A dental implant is made up of three parts:
- A metal post or screw
- An abutment
- A false tooth
The metal post is the part of the implant that is supposed to replace your missing tooth roots. In order to do this, our Centralia, WA, implant dentist will need to perform minor surgery to place the implant into the jawbone. Once the implant has been embedded in the jawbone we will need to give your mouth several months to heal. It is during this healing process that the bone will heal around the implant to become one.
Since the implant fuses together with the jawbone the metal post itself is designed to last the rest of your life, as long as you maintain good oral hygiene. No matter whether you need to replace one or several teeth, dental implants can give you back the smile you want.
Need to replace multiple teeth? No problem! We can place multiple implants along the jawbone to secure dentures on top. Implants can even prevent full dentures from shifting or moving around while chewing or speaking.
The process of getting dental implants is quite simple but it can take time. In fact, depending on how many implants you need and where they are being placed it could take up to one year or more to get your finished tooth. This is why it’s so important that patients understand upfront what goes into getting dental implants so that they can decide whether this is a treatment process they are ready for. While the treatment can take some time, once it’s complete you’ll have a new tooth that could last the rest of your life.
Tooth loss doesn’t have to be permanent. With all the amazing advancements in dental technology, Ash & Roberts dental office in Centralia, WA, can help you get your beautiful smile back with dental implants or other tooth replacement options. Call today to schedule your no-risk consultation with your dentist.
