Whether due to injury, infection, or gum disease, tooth loss can cause serious trouble for your smile. To address the unsightly gap and also provide a solution that preserves your smile, our team can provide dental implants. In today’s blog, your Londonderry, NH, dentist talks about how we plan and place dental implants, helping you enjoy a full smile again.
Dental Infection and Tooth Loss
When a tooth becomes infected, this means harmful oral bacteria have made contact with the nerve center of your tooth, the inner pulp. When root canal treatment or surgery isn’t provided in a timely fashion, this could mean the tooth requires extraction to prevent the spread of infection to other parts of your smile. The tooth could also become lost on its own. When you have tooth loss, this impacts multiple facets of your daily life, from how you eat and speak to issues with your self-confidence. Over time, the loss of mass and density in the jaw that follows tooth loss could lead to further tooth loss and an older appearance. But we can help preserve your smile with dental implants!
The Dental Implant
Let’s talk about the implant portion of your new tooth. This biocompatible titanium post is inserted into the jaw through oral surgery, and bonds with the bone structure through a process known as osseointegration. This means it acts as new roots and helps stimulate the jawbone growth to prevent negative changes to your jaw ridge shape, so your new root can stay in place for decades to come, possibly a lifetime. We will carefully examine your smile to choose the best angle, position, and depth to insert the new post, to ensure the success of your replacement tooth.
Crowns and Dentures
Once the post or posts are in place, we can address the visible portion of your new tooth, the crown that allows you to eat your favorite foods and smile with confidence. For an individual missing tooth, our team could insert a post and attach an abutment and crown. The crown is custom-made to ensure a lifelike appearance and a durable chewing surface. If you have more than one lost tooth, several posts could be inserted to support a bridge or even a complete set of dentures. If you have any questions about how our team will treat tooth loss and safeguard your smile, then contact our team today to learn more. We want to help you smile with confidence!
Do You Have Missing Teeth?
Our team wants to offer a replacement option that also preserves your jaw and facial structure. To schedule an appointment at My Dentist in Londonderry, NH, call 603-965-3407. With dental implants, you can enjoy lifelike and long-lasting tooth replacement!
