There are many circumstances where dental implants can be the ideal solution for missing teeth. Aside from their expense being higher than that of dentures, most dentists do not have many downsides to offer about
dental implants. They are great for most people, so if you want to find out if they would be great for you, give our offices a call today to speak with either
Dr. Seltzer,
Dr. Rein, or
Dr. Gruber.
When Dental Implants Can Help Restore Your Smile
If you are facing any of these specific issues, you may be an ideal candidate for getting dental implants.
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Missing a single tooth, an entire arch of teeth, or all of your teeth |
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Teeth that are beginning to slide into open gaps where teeth have gone missing |
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Struggles chewing or speaking normally due to missing teeth |
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A sunken appearance to your face due to missing teeth |
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Issues within the jaw joint causing discomfort or difficulty moving |
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Lower self-confidence due to missing teeth |
If any of these are problems you are facing, the dentists at Long Island Smile scan help.
The Benefits of Dental Implants
Dental implants have a lot of perks to them. They are durable, and can last a very long time. If taken care of properly, they could even last the rest of your life. They are also the closest thing available to restore a missing natural tooth. If you want to be able to go back to life like you had before some of your teeth went missing, this is the best option available. Dental implants can reduce the sunken look that many people without teeth, or with dentures, notice, and it can also keep the integrity of your jaw intact.
Learn more about the benefits of Dental Implants.
How Dental Implants Work
The first thing that happens is an implant is surgically placed into the jaw. This will take anywhere from three up to six months to heal, but once it has healed, a post is put into the implant. On top of that post, a new tooth will be placed. The new tooth is a crown for the post, but it is made to match the teeth in your
mouth, and it is able to work with the post and implant to give the impression that you have a natural tooth in that place. You can do one post for a few missing teeth in the same location, or you can do single implants in different locations in your mouth. Some dentists use the All-on-4 method for dental implants, placing four implants in a single jaw and putting a cap of an entire arch in place,
instead of having to wear dentures.
If you want to find out more about dental implants, and if you would be a good candidate to get them, give
Long Island Smiles a call. We will take your insurance information when we schedule your appointment, so when you come in to see us, we will have a pretty solid idea of what it is you will owe. Get your life back with dental implants today!
