A straight, bright set of teeth can help a person make a good first impression. But what about those who have a less-than-perfect smile? If you have missing, cracked, crooked, or deeply stained teeth, you may already be using a removable dental piece in order to achieve a more aesthetically pleasing smile. However, removable dental pieces can oftentimes be the very reason that you need to have a new fitting every few months or so.
This is because the movement of the removable denture or bridge can irritate the healthy gums and teeth, which in turn may cause damage and lead to removal of more teeth. If you’d like to get rid of your temporary dental devices, then you may be an ideal candidate for dental implants. These act as the artificial tooth root that holds an artificial tooth in place. If you are interested in dental implants, please take the following into consideration:
- You must be in good overall health
- Your gums must be healthy
- The implants need enough bone to anchor in the jaw
- You must be committed to taking care of the implanted teeth and surrounding gums just as you would your natural teeth
- Regular dental check-ups are important in order to ensure that the implant(s) has/have properly integrated
Typically, dental implants require a few office visits to achieve desired results. This can be determined during an initial consultation. If you feel that you may be an ideal candidate for dental implants, please feel free to schedule an appointment to further discuss your options. I look forward to helping you achieve a beautifully enhanced smile!