Can Dental Implants Give You A Perfect Smile?
Have you suffered from tooth loss? Don't fear, because dental implants are widely available to correct tooth loss. Dental implants provide replacement tooth roots to provide a strong foundation for fixed or removable replacement teeth.
There are numerous advantages to dental implants. One advantage is the implant looks and feels like your own teeth. When you have dentures, they can be ill fitting and can affect your speech. Dental implants are permanent and you can speak freely without the fear that your teeth might slip and are more comfortable than dentures. Since dental implants function like your own teeth, you can eat anything with confidence and pain free. Dental implants improve your overall oral health because you keep more of your own teeth and implants allow easier access between teeth. They also improve your smile, which improves your overall self-esteem. Implants can last for many years and might last a lifetime with proper care. In general, the success rate of dental implants is about 98%.
Most people can consider dental implants especially if they are healthy enough to undergo oral surgery and have healthy gums and enough bone to hold the implant. Talk to your dentist to see if you qualify to get dental implants.
Most dental implants are not covered by dental insurance right now. However, you might have coverage under your medical plan. You should contact your insurance provider to find out more.
Now that you have decided that you want dental implants, what are the steps? First, you and your dentist will develop a treatment plan, which addresses your specific needs and the professionals who will be involved. After the plan is in place, the tooth root implant is placed into the bone socket of your missing tooth. When the jawbone heals, it grows around the tooth root to secure it to the jaw. The healing takes from 6 to 12 weeks. After the jawbone heals, an abutment is placed to the post to hold the new tooth securely. Your dentist will make an impression of your teeth and will create a model of your bite and your new tooth is based on this model. Your dentist also match the color to your natural teeth.
There is very little discomfort during the procedure. Local anesthesia might be used and some patients say that implants involve less pain than a tooth extraction. After the procedure, if there’s mild pain, a person can take over the counter pain medication.
Caring for your dental implants is basically the same as caring for your natural teeth. This includes brushing, flossing, mouthwash and regular dental check-ups.
Talk to our dentist, Dr. Farinas-Han, today to schedule a consult and find out if you are a good candidate for dental implants.
As someone suffering from tooth loss it is difficult to decide if you should or shouldn’t have surgery to insert dental implants to replace your teeth. At Smiles by Bergen Dental, Dr. Farinas-Han will patiently work with you to help you decide if dental implants are your best option. Make an appointment with Smiles by Bergen Dental for that perfect smile and healthy teeth. We're conveniently located in Midland Park New Jersey, within minutes from Ridgewood, Wyckoff, Glen Rock, Paramus, Ramsey, Allendale, Saddle River, Upper Saddle River, and Franklin Lakes.
