Dental Implants – An Alternative to Dentures
If you are missing a tooth or a group of teeth, you may find
that you are afraid to smile, you don’t like to speak because you think you sound funny, or you may not be able to eat certain foods that you enjoy. Until recently, your only option was to replace these missing teeth with dentures. Patients often complained that dentures were uncomfortable and inconvenient. Dental implants are a safe, easy, and convenient solution.
Dental implants remove the embarrassment, irritation and self-consciousness often associated with dentures and older methods of tooth replacement. Dental implants are permanent. Unlike dentures and other removable alternatives, dental implants can be maintained exactly the same as your natural teeth. Flossing, brushing, and regular checkups with your dentist are all that’s needed to care for your dental implants.
Dental implants are artificial tooth roots that are anchored into or on top of your jawbone. Dental implants are a safe, effective way to replace a single missing tooth, two or more teeth, and even entire rows of teeth. Although each case is different, the total time for an implant dentistry procedure can be up to eighteen months. This includes the initial evaluation through your final “teeth” being implanted.
Dental implants are the best replacement for natural teeth. Implant dentistry can improve your appearance and self-confidence at any age. Dental implants are available to anyone missing all or some of their teeth, including children, adults, and the elderly.
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Comments
This can be the solution for me, as I stated I have two teeths I lost and I replaced with dentures. They have been bugging me for a while, and I thought I would readjust them, as this site recommended.
Maybe on the other hand having them implanted might be a better way to go.
What are the costs associated with having these implants? And are there any side effects? Extra Maintenance?
I hadn’t even thought about them being used for a child. I too often hear of children who have lost a tooth through accident or decay, and it seems so sad, especially when it is a front tooth. The child may be without a tooth for four or five years.
Would they work for younger children in this situation?
I lost eight of my teeth at 42 I have partials which are the worst thing I have ever experienced. I’m terrified of losing the rest of my teeth, and almost positive I could never afford implants. This is effecting my confidence and my career. I’m supposed to start my MBA in a few weeks; but this experience has left me emotionally insecure for months now.
This sounds like a great idea. I have a baby tooth I need to get replaced but was worried about the options available to me. I was told as a teenager I would need partial dentures to replace the ONE tooth which seemed like an unnecessary hassle.