Find out how dental implants work and whether they are right for your smile.
If you are living with tooth loss in Cedar Hills, FL, dentists Dr. Robert Cowie and Dr. Matthew Henry this isn’t something that you want to ignore. After all, tooth loss can cause complications for your teeth, gums and jawbone if you don’t get the treatment you need. This is why it’s important to visit our dentist as soon as possible after losing a tooth. One way to replace that tooth is with a dental implant.
Here’s how a dental implant works…
An implant is a metal screw that replaces the roots of a tooth. The implant is made from a biocompatible metal (often titanium) that naturally melds together with the bone and tissue over the course of several months. Once they fully meld together the implant becomes a permanent part of the jawbone.
While a dental implant is a popular way to replace a single missing tooth, implants can also be used to support multiple false teeth such as dentures. So no matter whether you are missing one, two, several or all of your teeth, getting dental implants from our Cedar Hills, FL, general dentist could give you back your full smile.
Will a dental implant be right for me?
If you are a healthy adult who is missing at least one permanent tooth then you could be right for implants. When you come in for a consultation our restorative dentist will examine your teeth and gums and run x-rays to check the health of your jawbone and tissue to make sure that everything is healthy enough to support an implant.
Certain systemic health problems such as diabetes and heart disease can affect the health of your implant so if you have a chronic health condition it’s important to discuss this with your dentist and to make sure that it’s being properly managed.
If you are interested in learning more about dental implants and to find out if you are an ideal candidate for this tooth replacement then call our Cedar Hills dental office today to schedule a consultation with Dr. Henry or Dr. Cowie.