The Benefits of Dental Implants

Could this long-term tooth replacement be exactly what you need to smile again?

A dental implant is a small metal post that is surgically placed into the jawbone to replace your missing tooth. To be more specific, an implant replaces the roots of the missing tooth, which are important not just for the health of your smile but also for holding the dental crown or artificial tooth in place (this is the part of the dental implant you’ll see when you smile). Our Folsom, CA, family dentist Dr. Shaina DiMariano is here to tell you more about this tooth replacement option, its unique benefits and whether you’re an ideal candidate for treatment.

How do dental implants work?

In order for an implant to replace your missing tooth roots our Folsom, CA, dentist will need to perform a simple procedure in which we open up the gums, make a small hole in the jawbone and then place the implant. The implant is always placed in the socket where the missing tooth used to be.

After several months of healing, the jawbone will naturally fuse together with the implant to become one complete unit. It’s this naturally occurring fusion between the implant and the jawbone that allows a dental implant to last longer than other tooth replacement options.

What are the benefits of dental implants?

Since dental implants are truly the closest thing you can come to the real deal, there are a lot of pros to getting this restoration. Here are just some of the benefits you’ll enjoy if you get dental implants:

• A new and improved appearance
• Restored chewing and speech
• Increased self-confidence
• Improved oral health
• Preserved jaw health
• Strength and durability
• Comfort and stability
• A lifelong restoration

That’s right; a dental implant could last the rest of your life if you maintain good oral hygiene and also come in regularly for cleanings and checkups. Caring for your smile is just as important once you get a dental implant.

Are you a candidate for dental implants?

If you are a healthy adult who is missing one or more permanent teeth then you could very well be a great candidate for implants. It’s important that you are a non-smoker, that you have good oral and general health and that you are dedicated to your treatment process.

To determine if you are the perfect candidate for dental implants call DiMariano Family Dentistry & Orthodontics in Folsom, CA, to schedule a consultation. Your new smile is just around the corner.