Has tooth loss diminished your smile and your self-esteem? Your Carson City, NV, dentist, Dr. Jamie Marvel of Marvel Dental, can help you replace your lost teeth and restore your self-confidence with dental implants.
An innovative solution to tooth loss
Dental implants take advantage of the bone-bonding capabilities of titanium to provide you with a new tooth that's securely rooted in your jawbone. Small titanium posts will be implanted in your jawbone during minor oral surgery during your first implant appointment. Before the procedure, you'll receive local anesthesia to ensure that you don't feel a thing.
Over the course of several months, bone will gradually surround the implant, beginning a process called osseointegration. Osseointegration is essential for a strong implant and ensures that you'll be able to chew naturally with your new tooth.
Implants are topped with dental crowns once osseointegration is complete. Dental crowns look like the top part of natural teeth. They fill the gap in your smile and restore your ability to bite and chew normally.
Are you a candidate for dental implants?
Dental implants may be an excellent option for you if you're:
- Concerned About Your Appearance: Have you stopped smiling since you lost your tooth? Your new dental crown will look just like your natural teeth. In fact, once it's attached to your implant, no one will be able to tell you've lost a tooth.
- Having Difficulty Chewing: Losing even one tooth can make biting, tearing, grinding and chewing more difficult. Although you could decide to chew on one side of your mouth only, this habit can lead to excessive wear on your teeth. Dental implants restore your chewing ability, protect your other teeth and don't decrease your biting power.
- Worried About the Other Effects of Tooth Loss: Gaps in your smile aren't the only consequence of tooth loss. Your teeth may begin to drift once a tooth is lost. If they overlap, your bite may change, and it might be more difficult to remove cavity-causing plaque when you brush and floss your teeth. Tooth loss may also weaken your jawbone if you don't replace your roots with dental implants.
Would you like to restore your missing teeth? Your dentist in Carson City, NV, Dr. Marvel, can help you decide if dental implants are right for you. Schedule an appointment with Marvel Dental by calling (775) 884-3322 to schedule an appointment.