Don’t let tooth loss allow your smile to erode, instead talk to our team. Dental implants not only fill gaps in your smile, but they keep your jaw and facial structure intact following tooth loss. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS, dentist talks about securing a new smile with our dental implants.
The Factors Behind Tooth Loss
We could lose teeth due to factors like untreated tooth decay, advanced infection, or even injuries or accidents. Periodontitis, the advanced stage of gum disease, is usually the most common factor. When you lose teeth, this could impact how you eat and speak, lead to issues with your confidence levels, and even cause an older appearance. The older appearance is due to the fact that the body will stop sending doses of calcium and phosphorus to the jaw around the missing root. Without these nutrients, the bone structure erodes, which leads to an older appearance and further tooth loss. But with dental implants, we can replace missing teeth and keep your facial structure intact!
Placing Dental Implants
Dental implants are small and screw-like in appearance. Since they are made from biocompatible titanium, once inserted into the jaw they act like new roots. The body accepts them as such, which strengthens the jaw and prevents it from eroding. This means you maintain your youthful facial features, and that your new teeth can stay in place far longer than traditional bridges or removable dentures. In fact, they can stay in place for decades or even a lifetime! For an individual one, we will insert the implant post into the jaw. Once the placement area heals, we can attach an abutment and a custom crown to complete your new tooth.
Implant-Secured Dentures
Our team can also take on more advanced cases of tooth loss. With implant-secured dentures, our team can insert several posts into your upper and/or lower jaw. We then attach abutments to them and attach a set of dentures, so you have a full smile. These will be fixed in place and never slip when you eat or speak. You don’t have to remove them for cleaning or soaking either! They can ensure your smile with confidence for decades to come with proper care and attention.
If you have any questions about restoring your smile with implant dentistry, then contact our team to learn more and get started.
Schedule a Visit for Implant Dentistry
Our team wants to ensure you can enjoy a full smile again, with results that last for years to come! To learn more about placing new teeth or securing a full set of dentures, or to schedule your next visit with us, call Dreem Dentistry in Leawood, KS, today at (913)681-5500.
