Dental implants are a great tooth replacement solution for those who have missing teeth, teeth that need to be replaced or need an alternative to dentures. In the past, the loss of a tooth could mean you either went without it or you had a replacement that was noticeable. Now more than ever, a dental implant is a durable solution with an appearance that is so natural that people won’t know it is not real.
Our Houston dentists are experts in dental implants, providing top-level treatment and beautiful results. We use state-of-the-art technology and the most up to date techniques to ensure that your dental implant doesn’t just look great, but will last.
We’ll start with a full assessment of your teeth and gums to ensure that your dental health is sufficient and that your jaw bone is healthy as well. During the first procedure, a titanium post will be implanted into your bone to provide a strong foundation for the implant. After you have healed, another procedure will take place either during this visit or during your next appointment when you receive the prosthesis. The process of dental implants is now better than ever and we recommend that you start with a complimentary consultation with one of our knowledgeable professionals.
A person’s smile is the first thing most people notice when meeting someone for the first time. It is generally the most expressive feature you have. When your smile looks healthy and bright, it gives you a boost in confidence that shows in the way you carry yourself. When you lose a tooth be it from an accident or tooth decay or some other oral condition, it can severely hamper your smile and self-image.
Granted, when you lose a tooth you do experience some unpleasant consequences that are more than just inconvenient. However, that doesn’t mean it’s the end of your smile. Dental implants offer a natural replacement to your teeth that eliminate the damage a missing tooth causes such as:
At Comprehensive we tell any patient with a missing tooth that it’s only the end of your smile if you don’t take immediate action, the ball is in your court.
Many people missing multiple teeth will unknowingly make the assumption that dentures are a suitable solution to their problem due to their lower price vs. dental implants. However, they may be surprised to find out that dentures can actually end up costing you as much or more than dental implants. How is this possible?
Well, even though dental implants are a more significant upfront investment; dentures, since they don’t stop bone loss among other weaknesses—come with some overlooked consequential expenses.
Dentures are a removable dental device meant to be a substitute for teeth and some part of your gums. Dentures can replace full upper and lower arches or just a partial to replace a few teeth. Dentures adhere to your gums with an adhesive and partials use clips that use the remaining teeth to support and keep it in place.
The main problem with dentures is that it does not become part of your body and therefore it does not stimulate the jawbone. Without stimulation from a tooth root, the jawbone weakens and eventually, you lose your jawbone altogether. This creates severe health problems and deteriorates overall health in the long run, but also causes many other problems such as:
Many patients we see often regret getting dentures and would have chosen dental implants had they realized the shortcomings and the hidden costs of dentures as well the advantages of dental implants.
Contrary to dentures, dental implants are a permanent device that is surgically implanted into your jawbone and is a natural feeling 1:1 replacement for your natural teeth.
Why is that important? Because dental implants are a recreation of your previous teeth right down to the feel and look but even better. There are no crooked teeth, no misalignment, no crowding and none of the problems you may have had before. You get a perfect smile that also bonds with your jawbone, saving it from disintegration and allowing you to eat, speak, and live just as you did before tooth loss and they will never decay. It should be noted, that just because they won’t decay doesn’t mean you can slack on oral hygiene, you can still get food trapped and develop oral infections if you aren’t on top of things.
While dental implants are an amazing replacement for natural teeth, your chances of being a good candidate for dental implants dwindles with time if you are missing teeth. Your jawbone weakens and eventually disintegrates making dental implants likely impossible.
Why hesitate? Contact us today and set up a free consultation to see how we can save your smile.
To keep it pretty simple, you would either have a missing tooth or a tooth that needed to be pulled out because it was beyond repair. Infections and other things can cause that. Then, what we do is we go in there and we screw in what looks like a little screw, it’s called a dental implant.
That anchors into your bone and what we’re looking for is to get a good angle and good purchase. Once we know it’s purchased in the bone, then we’ll allow that to heal for a couple of months. Then, we’ll restore that with a permanent restoration…