Do you need to fill a gap in your smile? Dental implants may offer the ideal restoration option. Your Colorado Springs, CO, dentist, Dr. Nolan Behr, provides the dental services and treatments you need for a healthy smile.
Are You Unhappy with Your Appearance?
Dental implants fill the gaps in your smile and improve your appearance. The implants themselves serve as synthetic roots, while dental crowns attached to the top of the implants replace the visible portions of your lost teeth. The crowns look just like your natural teeth and are created from an impression of your mouth made in your Colorado Springs dentist's office.
Do You Have Trouble Chewing?
Losing a tooth, particularly a pre-molar or molar, can make it difficult to tear, bite, or grind food. However, dental implants can restore your normal chewing ability once again! Once dental implants are placed in your jawbone during minor oral surgery, they begin to bond to your jawbone. This bond provides a stable foundation for your crowns and prevents the loss of biting power that may occur with other restorations.
Would You Prefer a Long-Lasting Restoration Option?
Bridges and dentures must be replaced periodically—but not dental implants! With proper care, your implant will remain strong and healthy for your entire life. If you compare the lifetime costs of each method, you'll probably discover that dental implants are the most economical choice. (Although your implant won't need to be replaced, you will need to replace your crown every 10 to 15 years.)
How Many Teeth Are You Missing?
Dental implants are an excellent choice if you've lost one tooth, but they can also be used to replace multiple teeth. Implant-supported bridges and dentures offer increased comfort and improve your ability to chew easily.
Are You Concerned About Facial Sagging?
Facial sagging is often unavoidable if you've lost multiple teeth. This problem occurs when the jawbone shrinks and can no longer adequately support your facial muscles. Dental implants stimulate your jawbone the same way your natural tooth roots do, preventing shrinking and facial sagging in the process.
Are You in Good Health?
Good oral and general health is a key factor in the success of dental implants. For example, if you're replacing teeth lost due to gum disease, the disease must be successfully treated before you can receive implants. Additionally, implants aren't the best choice if you have a disease that compromises your immune system or slows healing. Similarly, they may not be a good choice for smokers, as smoking also slows healing.
Intrigued? Call Us Today!
Would you like to find out if you're a good candidate for dental implants? Call your Colorado Springs, CO, dentist Dr. Nolan Behr, at (719) 591-2050 to schedule an appointment today!