Dental Implants, Springfield IL – The Best Option for Missing Teeth

Taking care of your teeth is not only important for your self-confidence, but also your overall well-being.  Keeping teeth and gums healthy can help you to avoid more serious medical problems.  If you have missing teeth, a good dentist can evaluate your problems and come up with the best solution for you.  For years, dentures or bridges were the only options, but now Dental Implants may be the wisest decision you will ever make.

Missing teeth can cause issues with proper digestion, surrounding teeth and efficient jaw function, as well as teeth shifting and jaw bone deterioration.  Advantages of dental implants include improved appearance, speech, comfort, self-esteem, improved oral health and easier eating. You will have the ability to eat normally without the complications usually associated with dentures or bridges.

Dental implants are substitutes for the roots of missing teeth. They provide a strong foundation for a tooth crown which is placed upon it. Implants are a great choice for anyone of any age if missing one tooth or more teeth due to injury, disease or decay. Implants are durable and if cared for properly they will last a life time.

The tooth root implant is made of titanium and placed in the bone socket of the missing tooth. The healing process is anywhere from 6 to 10 weeks. A dressing is placed around the area in two week intervals assuring the healing. Once the healing is complete and the implant has bonded to the jaw a small connector called an abutment is attached and can now hold the new tooth. The dentist takes an impression of your teeth, bit, type and arrangement. Based on this model the replacement tooth is made and then attached to the abutment. The color of the new tooth will be matched to your own natural color. Because the replacement is secured to the jaw, the function, look and feel is like that of your natural teeth.

Very little discomfort is involved. A local anesthesia is usually used. If really in doubt you can elect to have sedation dentistry, usually administered in pill form. Many patients have reported that an implant is less painful than tooth extraction. Patients healthy enough for extraction or oral surgery can be candidates for dental implants. Dental implants have a success rate of 98% and with proper flossing, brushing, and regular dental checkups they can last a lifetime.

At Advanced Dental Care of Springfield, we are experienced and knowledgeable and can provide you with the treatments and care you need in a safe and comfortable atmosphere. For More information on Dental Implants or to schedule a consultation, contact us at 217-546-3333 or info@smilespringfield.com