Has your smile changed due to missing teeth? Dental implants provided by your Portage, MI, dentists, Drs. Keith Wester and Jennifer Sarantos of Wester Dental Care, will fill the gaps in your smile.
Dental implants completely restore lost teeth
Dental implants are the only restoration method that replaces both the roots and crowns of missing teeth. The crown is the visible part of your tooth, while the root is located beneath your gums.
The process starts when your dentist makes a small opening in your jawbone and adds a small post, commonly called an implant. Dental implants replace the roots of lost teeth. Implants are made of titanium, a metal that easily bonds to the bone. In the course of three to six months, your implants will become firmly attached to your jawbone.
As soon as your dental implants are completely bonded, you'll visit the Portage, MI, dental office for the next step. Your dentist will attach a connector to the top of the implants and take an impression of your mouth that will be used to create your dental crowns. Your new crowns will restore the visible parts of your teeth. When you return to the office a few weeks later, your crowns will be attached to the implants with the connector, completing the restoration process.
Why dental implants are an excellent tooth restoration option
Roots give your teeth the power they need to bite, chew, and grind food. If you only replace the crown portions of missing teeth, you may have trouble eating tough or hard foods. Thanks to your dental implants, you'll be able to continue to eat your favorite foods.
Your new teeth may not be real, but they certainly won't feel that way. In fact, you probably won't notice a difference between your natural teeth and your implants.
Dental implants also offer important benefits for your oral health. Replacing missing teeth prevents your other teeth from shifting and overlapping. If this happens, it may be hard to completely remove plaque from teeth, which increases your risk of tooth decay. Implants keep your jawbone strong and reduce the risk of a condition called jawbone resorption. Resorption occurs when your bone shrinks due to lack of stimulation due to missing tooth roots. Sagging facial muscles and loose teeth can be consequences of jawbone resorption. Fortunately, you won't have to worry about these issues if you choose dental implants.
Restore your missing teeth with dental implants! Call (269) 327-1119 to schedule an appointment with your dentists in Portage, MI, Dr. Wester and Dr. Sarantos of Wester Dental Care.