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Are you missing a tooth or multiple teeth? If so, you may be a candidate for restoring your smile with dental implants. Missing teeth have long been replaced conventionally with fixed bridges or dentures, but more recently there has been a trend towards replacing missing teeth with dental implants. Dental implants are a more comfortable and permanent solution to replacing teeth with dentures. When placed and restored by an experienced dentist, dental implants will look and feel like your own natural teeth and are virtually indistinguishable. The loss of teeth can have a significant impact on a person's self-esteem. Missing teeth can make an individual look older, and bite problems and difficulties in eating may arise. Tooth loss can occur for a number of reasons, including neglecting your teeth and gums with poor diet and improper oral hygiene. Athletes such as rugby players and boxers are often prone to losing teeth due to trauma. No matter the reason for your tooth loss, dental implants can help restore the appearance and functionality of your smile. What are Dental Implants and what are the Advantages? Dental implants are replacements for the root portion of your tooth and consist of a threaded titanium screw or post that is surgically placed into the jaw bone. By replacing missing tooth roots, implants offer more than an esthetic enhancement, they provide people with the strength and durability required to eat all the foods they love without struggling to chew. There are a number of restorative options for the treatment of missing teeth, but none have proven to be as functionally effective and durable as implants. Implants are so well designed that they mimic the look and feel of your natural teeth and are made of synthetic, yet biocompatible material such as metal or ceramic. In cases where too many teeth are missing and there are no supporting teeth for bridges, loose dentures or more solid dental implants are the only choice to replace the missing teeth. A major advantage of using dental implants to replace missing teeth is that they do not require preparation or drilling of neighboring healthy teeth. They also do not necessitate special brushes and extra care for oral hygiene. After some time, when teeth are lost, bone loss of the jaw occurs and dental implants are used in order to slow this process down, preventing excessive loss of your bone structure. Tooth Loss Tooth loss can occur for a variety of reasons including:
• Tooth decay
• Root canal failure
• Gum disease
• Trauma to the mouth
• Excessive wear and tear
It is vital that you take the necessary practices of oral health care to prevent tooth loss. You need strong and healthy teeth to chew and digest food well. In order to prevent tooth loss from occurring, it is important to take a few preventative measures to help protect your teeth. It is important to brush and floss your teeth twice every day. Maintaining proper dental hygiene is the leading way to protect your teeth from tooth loss. In addition, visit your dentist in Katy for regular check-ups and cleanings. Your dentist can help you prevent tooth loss, as well as notice signs of tooth loss before they occur. Dental implants are not for everyone, but with proper consultation with your Katy dentist, an appropriate treatment plan can be created.
Sean Hartmen writes for leading cosmetic dentists in Katy, Dr. Darrell Hamon and Dr. Arnaud De Buyl. Specializing in veneers, Invisalign, Orthodontics, oral surgery and implants in Katy, Drs. Hamon and De Buyl and their team of professionals are equipped to handle all of your dental health care needs.
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