Waterford dentist offers dental implants for outstanding restorations
Thirty-four percent of people aged 35 to 44 have lost at least one tooth. Another 17 percent, aged 65 to 74, have lost all of their teeth.
For those who have experienced tooth loss there is hope to restore appearance, functionality and prevent further damage associated with missing teeth.
Moreover, with time, the jawbone begins to deteriorate. If your bone has no stimulation from chewing or biting, it will begin to resorb. Your face will appear sunken. Your speech may be affected. Eating the foods you once enjoyed may be difficult, and your diet can suffer.
Implants have an edge over options historically available to those who are missing teeth as they are designed to look and function just like natural teeth.
The implant is an artificial tooth root made out of titanium. The implant, when surgically placed, fuses with your jawbone naturally through a process called osseointegration. Generally, an artificial tooth is then placed atop the implant.
You don't have to worry about portions of otherwise healthy teeth being removed to make way for a bridge. Since the implant is fused with your bone there is no fear your new tooth will slip or rub against your gums or other teeth – the type of discomfort and potential embarrassment often associated with traditional dentures.
Notably, because these teeth are actually rooted in your bone, you prevent or stop progressive bone loss and all the damage that can go along with it over time.
There are special considerations. If you have already experienced bone loss, we may need to build up bone to create an adequate foundation for your new teeth through bone grafting. Furthermore, if smoking or teeth grinding is a problem, the chances of the implant failing or damage post-restoration are greater.
We can discuss the pros and cons with you. Let a dentist at Metropolitan Dental Center be your choice for dental implants in Waterford. Call us at 248-365-7737 to experience our comprehensive, in-house capabilities and compassionate care.
For those who have experienced tooth loss there is hope to restore appearance, functionality and prevent further damage associated with missing teeth.
The traditional option
In the past, decayed teeth that couldn't be saved with a filling or root canal had to be extracted. Patients required a dental bridge or dentures to restore their smiles. Healthy teeth had to be filed down to make room for a bridge. Dentures could be uncomfortable.Moreover, with time, the jawbone begins to deteriorate. If your bone has no stimulation from chewing or biting, it will begin to resorb. Your face will appear sunken. Your speech may be affected. Eating the foods you once enjoyed may be difficult, and your diet can suffer.
A better option
While primitive dental implants have been found in 1,400-year-old Mayan skulls, modern implants originated around four decades ago.Implants have an edge over options historically available to those who are missing teeth as they are designed to look and function just like natural teeth.
The implant is an artificial tooth root made out of titanium. The implant, when surgically placed, fuses with your jawbone naturally through a process called osseointegration. Generally, an artificial tooth is then placed atop the implant.
You don't have to worry about portions of otherwise healthy teeth being removed to make way for a bridge. Since the implant is fused with your bone there is no fear your new tooth will slip or rub against your gums or other teeth – the type of discomfort and potential embarrassment often associated with traditional dentures.
Notably, because these teeth are actually rooted in your bone, you prevent or stop progressive bone loss and all the damage that can go along with it over time.
There are special considerations. If you have already experienced bone loss, we may need to build up bone to create an adequate foundation for your new teeth through bone grafting. Furthermore, if smoking or teeth grinding is a problem, the chances of the implant failing or damage post-restoration are greater.
We can discuss the pros and cons with you. Let a dentist at Metropolitan Dental Center be your choice for dental implants in Waterford. Call us at 248-365-7737 to experience our comprehensive, in-house capabilities and compassionate care.