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Are you missing any teeth or have damage to your roots? If you do, the use of dental implants may be the best choice for restoring your smile and your bite. Dental implants tend to be a more comfortable and permanent solution for replacement of missing teeth. When placed and restored by an experienced dentist, your implants will look and feel as if they are your own natural teeth. Loss of teeth can have a significant impact on your self-esteem due to the aesthetic nature of missing teeth and can cause bite problems which result in eating difficulties. Tooth loss can occur for a wide range of reasons including poor oral hygiene, age, and trauma. Dental implants are replacements for the root of your tooth and consist of a threaded titanium screw that is surgically placed in your jaw bone. How are Dental Implants Placed? Prior to the placement of your dental implants, your bone density needs to be measured in order to ensure that you have sufficient quality and quantity of bone tissue available around the area in which the implant will be placed. If you have insufficient bone density then you may need bone grafting before the implant can be placed. Once you have had a consultation with your dentist in regards to the appropriateness of dental implants for your tooth replacement, your treatment process can begin. Your implants can generally be placed in one sitting, but do require a period of osseointegration, which is the process by which direct anchorage of the implant root and the bone of the jaw occur. Osseointegrated implants are the most commonly used and successful type of dental implants, taking anywhere from three to six months to fuse with the jaw bone and oral tissue. Your dentist will complete the process with the placement of a crown. What are the Causes of Tooth Loss and Why Would I Need Implants? 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. Tooth loss may occur because of:
• Tooth decay
• Root canal failure
• Gum disease
• Trauma to the mouth
• Excessive wear and tear
• Congenital defects Additionally, biting irregularities caused by tooth loss can have a negative effect on eating habits and this can lead to secondary health problems like malnutrition. Regardless of the nature of problems related to tooth loss, dental implants may provide a simple remedy with proven results that will bring confidence back into your smile. In order to further prevent tooth loss follow these simple guidelines:
• Brush and floss your teeth twice every day
• Regularly check up with your dentist
• Fluoride therapy
• Dental sealants If you are exhibiting tooth loss, it is important to visit your Maple Grove dentist for further consultation. Your dentist will be able to assess your tooth loss, provide treatment and offer a solution best suited for your dental needs. Maintain your smile and keep your teeth with the help of dental implants.
Sean Hartmen writes for Drs. Francis and Mazhary of Grove Health Dental, dentists in Maple Grove. Offering the highest level of dental care for patients of every age, this Maple Grove dentist offers services in most phases of dentistry including, family dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, sedation, implants and Invisalign in Maple Grove.
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