Dental Implant Benefits
How implants restore your smile — and protect your long-term oral health.
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Illness, accidents, or mishaps can lead to the loss of one or many teeth. Today, no one has to live with the gaps. A dental implant is the definitive way to replace missing teeth.
Restore your smile with dental implants
If you're missing one tooth or a few, an implant is an ideal solution for filling the gaps. Implants are a permanent solution you treat like any other tooth, with no special maintenance. A screw — usually titanium, for its strength and biocompatibility — is inserted through the gums and into the bone for a tight, secure fit. Once attached, a natural-looking replacement tooth is affixed to the screw.
Benefits of a dental implant
Beyond aesthetics, implants carry real health benefits. Eating is easier when teeth aren't missing, and tooth decay, plaque, and gum disease are less likely now that there are fewer vulnerable areas. Implants also protect the shape of your mouth — gaps let neighboring teeth drift crooked, and too many missing teeth can cause the jaw to weaken and the mouth to gradually change shape. Implants help ensure that doesn't happen.
Who can use dental implants
While implants are an ideal permanent solution, there are physical requirements people must meet to be considered suitable. If you've recently had teeth removed or knocked out, an appointment with our team can quickly determine whether you're a candidate.