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Just as the summer weather brings way to outdoor activities, it may also open up the door for a host of injuries. This summer while you are at the pool or playing baseball, it is important to protect your mouth from injuries such as knocking out a tooth. Tooth loss can occur for a variety of other reasons, including disease and daily wear and tear. The effects of missing teeth, however, can be detrimental to your oral and general health - making chewing and speaking more difficult. Whether you have lost one tooth or you are missing a mouthful of teeth, you can to restore your smile to be as close to your natural teeth as possible. Your dentist in Newton has the tooth replacement solution for you. With dental implants you can replace your missing teeth with the look and feel of your own natural teeth. Benefits of Dental Implants and How They Work 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. Are You a Candidate? If you are missing a tooth or multiple teeth and are interested in dental implants, contact your dentist for more information on if implants are appropriate for you. A good candidate for dental implants should have the following: * Healthy gums
* Adequate bone to anchor implants in the jaw
* A commitment to taking exceptional care of the implanted teeth and surrounding gums
Those who are not appropriate candidates include:
* Young people whose jawbones have not stopped growing
* Pregnant women
* Heavy smokers
* Alcohol or substance abusers
* People who have received high-dose radiation treatment of the head or neck
* People with chronic diseases or systemic problems Your Newton cosmetic dentist will evaluate you to see if you would be a good candidate for dental implants. In addition, visit your dentist in Newton 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 Newton dentist, an appropriate treatment plan can be created.
Sean Hartmen writes for leading Newton cosmetic dentist, Dr. Robert Csillag. His small family oriented practice focuses on personalized care in a technologically advanced environment. Dr. Csillag provides an array of services such as Newton bridges, CEREC – one visit porcelain crowns, dental implants, dentures, and crowns.
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