Are you a dental patient who’s had missing teeth for years, that you’ve replaced with dentures or bridges only to discover they don’t allow you the freedom to eat anything you want because you can’t chew crunchy or really chewy foods? Are you a peanut brittle aficionado who’s facing a tooth extraction and wondering if you’ll need to give up your favorite treat? If you are interested in the tooth replacement process, you’ve come to the right place. That’s because dental implants, which are the best way of replacing lost or missing teeth, are our specialty and allow our patients to be comfortable!
Is It Really True?
Can Implants Really Chew Like Natural Teeth
After years of hearing or even experiencing firsthand the horror stories of dentures that slip and slide or bridges that crack when you chew on your favorite, crunchy foods, you might wonder if the promise that dental implants propose is too good to be true. Can you really replace your teeth with a man made solution that works and behaves just as well as natural teeth? The answer is emphatical, “Yes!”
What Exactly Are Dental Implants?
How Dental Implants Differ From Dentures
Unlike dentures that you remove each and every night, or bridges that can fail, crack and need replacement, dental implants are a long term tooth replacement solution. When Belmont dental implants patients properly care for them, their dental implants are expected to last a indefinitely! When properly cared for the dental implants placed in our Belmont office can last indefinitely!
How Implants Restore Biting and Chewing
Dental implants work by mimicking your tooth root. A titanium screw is placed into your mouth, which secures a ceramic tooth replica. Then, the natural-looking crown is placed on top of it in your mouth by creating a strong bond within your mouth. As a result, of well-placed implants you have a natural looking teeth, which allows you to bite down and chew with comfort and ease.
Are Dental Implants Right for Me?
Are Dental Implants Right for You
Whether you are missing one tooth, need an extraction soon or even considering a total smile makeover, dental implants can be a solution for you. Typically recommended only for non-smokers (smoking can affect the implant’s ability to form a bond and integrate with your jawbone, thus causing the implant to fail), dental implants can be placed in most healthy Belmont patients’ mouths. The key to long term implant success is good oral hygiene and compliance with recommended re-care frequency.
Your Dental Implants Consultation with Our Doctors
Your Belmont Dental Implants Consultation
Whether you have a missing tooth or teeth or are facing tooth extractions, our doctors in our Belmont office are prepared to evaluate you and your medical history to determine if you are an ideal candidate for dental implants, as well as explain the entire process to you. Every case of dental implants is different, and as such a personalized treatment plan will be created for you.
To schedule an initial appointment to discuss this tooth replacement option with our doctors, don’t delay. Call our Belmont office today at (617) 489-1470 to schedule your consultation.
To schedule such an appointment today, call our Belmont office at (617) 489-1470.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can you chew normally with dental implants?
Yes. Because the implant is anchored in the jaw rather than resting on the gums, well-placed implants allow you to bite down and chew with comfort and ease. Patients who struggled with crunchy or chewy foods in dentures or bridges usually find this a major change.
How do dental implants work?
Dental implants mimic your natural tooth root. A titanium screw is placed into the jaw, which secures a ceramic tooth replica, and a natural-looking crown is then placed on top. The result is a strong bond within the mouth that supports normal biting and chewing.
Are dental implants better than dentures or bridges?
Dentures must be removed each night, and bridges can crack or fail and need replacement. Dental implants are a long-term tooth replacement that stays in place. When Belmont patients care for them properly, implants placed in our office can last indefinitely.
Who is a good candidate for dental implants?
Implants can be placed in most healthy patients, whether you are missing one tooth, need an extraction soon, or are considering a total smile makeover. They are typically recommended for non-smokers, and our doctors review your medical history before making a recommendation.
Why are dental implants not recommended for smokers?
Smoking can affect the implant’s ability to form a bond and integrate with your jawbone, which can cause the implant to fail. For this reason, dental implants are typically recommended only for non-smokers who can commit to good oral hygiene afterward.
How do I make my dental implants last?
The key to long-term implant success is good oral hygiene and compliance with the recommended re-care frequency. Brush and floss daily, and keep the regular cleaning and checkup schedule your dentist sets so the gum and bone supporting the implant stay healthy.
