Every Smile Deserves a Second Chance With Dental Implants

By Andrew M. Sklar, DDS

Andrew M. Sklar, DDS, PC

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Every Smile Deserves a Second Chance With Dental Implants

Missing teeth may be fine for a hockey player, but not for the rest of us. A missing tooth can be embarrassing, unattractive, annoying and can even have serious health consequences.

Losing one tooth may not seem significant at the time, but what can occur, as a result, over a lifetime can be serious.

Teeth give support and strength to adjacent teeth. When a tooth is lost, the opposing tooth may elongate and other remaining teeth will tilt toward the open space. As a result, any of the following can occur

Your teeth no longer bite down correctly and become loose

You can develop gingivitis and periodontitis, since loose teeth are more susceptible to infection. Both have been linked to serious medical problems such as heart attack, stroke, lung infections and diabetes.

You may develop a “collapsed bite”, which can cause TMJ pain, migraines and headaches.

You may be unable to chew your food properly, leading to digestive issues and GI problems.

All that from one little missing tooth.

Dental implants can offer an excellent solution for replacing missing teeth and preventing these problems.

Modern implantology has been practiced for over 30 years. Dental implants are made from titanium, the same material used in hip and knee replacements. They are rarely rejected by the body the success rate is over 95 percent. Dental implants have been improved so that, with proper care, they will last as long, or even longer, than your natural teeth.

You can brush and floss them just like your normal teeth. Dental implants allow you to chew like ordinary teeth and can look just as natural.

Implants supported dentures offer a convenient, and comfortable option for denture wearers. You can throw away those messy pastes and adhesives and get ready to enjoy eating again. Implant supported dentures are more stable and secure, allowing you to chew as you would with natural teeth and talk and smile with confidence.

Talk to your dentist about options for dental implants, so that you can keep your teeth healthy and strong and have a smile that will last the rest of your life.