Posts for: February, 2019

By Bayside Dental
February 12, 2019
Tags: dental implants  

Are implants the right approach for replacing your missing teeth?

More and more adults dealing with tooth loss are turning to dental implants to replace their missing teeth. This is because this simple dental implantsrestoration is as close as you can actually come to a real tooth. An implant both functions and looks just like a real tooth and it could end up lasting the rest of your life if you maintain good oral hygiene. From the office of our Lexington Park, MD, family dentist Dr. Denise Mullinix, find out what dental implants can offer your smile.

 

What is a dental implant?

Before you understand how an implant works it’s first important to understand what it is. An implant is designed to replace the roots of a tooth. In order to do this, the implant will need to be placed within the jawbone. An implant is made up of three different parts,

  • A small metal post or screw: this is the implant itself that’s placed in the jawbone
  • An abutment: this sits on top of the implant and connects it with the false tooth
  • A crown: this is the part of the dental implant that is visible when you smile

Unlike other tooth replacement options, a dental implant is permanent and fixed in place. In fact, once the implant is surgically placed into the jawbone it actually fuses together with the jawbone.

 

What are the benefits of dental implants?

Since implants act just like real teeth they offer some pretty amazing and unique benefits for our patients in Lexington Park, MD, who are dealing with tooth loss:

  • Enjoy a permanent and long-term restoration
  • Fully restore proper speech and chewing
  • Fill gaps in your smile and improve your appearance
  • Boost your confidence
  • Prevent teeth from shifting into open gaps in your smile
  • Prevent bone loss
  • Support and preserve your facial’s natural structure

Bayside Dental in Lexington Park, MD, is dedicated to helping you maintain and achieve a healthier smile. If you are an adult dealing with tooth loss, then it’s time to call our office today to find out how dental implants could help you smile again.


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