Teague Dentistry offers the finest tooth replacement modern dentistry has to offer. It's the dental implant. Replacing a missing tooth from below the gum line, this marvelous prosthetic does everything a natural tooth does. Just ask our Asheville, NC, area patients.
Dental implants keep your smile whole
A single-tooth dental implant is made of a titanium cylinder or screw placed directly into the jaw where the missing tooth previously resided. After an implant site has healed or osseointegrated, as dentists call it, the device can withstand the normal forces of biting and chewing. So, your dentist attaches a metal post and porcelain crown to complete the new tooth.
For most people, the jaw bone is healthy and strong. It easily accepts a titanium implant. Your dentist at Teague Dentistry in Asheville, NC, will determine if the quality of your jaw is sufficient. Your dentist will refer you to a periodontist or oral surgeon who will do a complete oral exam and specialized three-dimensional imaging. With these findings, your dental implant treatment plan can begin.
Your dental implant options and benefits
The American Dental Association (ADA) says that dental implants offer patients amazing versatility in tooth replacement options. Whether you need a single-tooth implant, an implant-supported bridge consisting of multiple pontic teeth, or an implant-retained full denture, these titanium devices do it all.
The benefits of dental implants include:
- No tooth decay
- Easy oral hygiene
- Prevention of bone and gum recession after tooth loss
- Preservation of natural-sounding speech, excellent smile aesthetics, and youthful facial contours
- Strong biting force (almost as good as natural teeth)
- Adjacent teeth retain their original positions in the mouth
- Permanent tooth replacement
It's true. While conventional dentures and bridgework may last you ten years or so, dental implants can last for the rest of your life, reports the Institute for Dental Implant Awareness. Dental implants really are successful and permanent.
Find out more
At Teague Dentistry in Asheville, NC, Dr. Jack Teague, Dr. Pamela Van Praag, and Dr. Rachel Marino provide life-changing dental services for members of the Asheville, NC, community. If you think dental implants could make your smile whole again, why not confirm it? Start your tooth replacement process with a personalized consultation in our office. Call us at (828) 277-3474.