If you’ve fractured or lost a tooth or numerous teeth due to periodontitis or injury, you might be a candidate for a dental implant. A dental implant is an artificial tooth that a cosmetic dentist attaches to a previously inserted screw.
While traditional reconstructive dentistry procedures such as dental bridges are still used, dental implants provide numerous benefits:
- Your bite will be kept aligned
- Tooth decay will be abruptly halted
- They look and feel completely natural
- Your smile is enhanced, boosting your self-confidence
Are You A Candidate for Dental Implants?
While dental implants aren’t for everyone, they are an adequate solution to a missing tooth for many in the population. A consultation with one of our skilled, cosmetic dentists will help determine if this is the appropriate route for you. In order to have a successful dental implant, you must:
- Have good oral health, including healthy gums
- Have enough bone in your jaw to support the implant. Otherwise, bone grafting will be necessary
While extra precautions are taken for chronic diseases such as diabetes or high blood pressure, generally it’s possible to receive a dental implant, even with these medical conditions.
Are You Dissatisfied With Bridges or Dentures?
Bridges and dentures are antiquated procedures. However, many people have undergone the procedure and today find them uncomfortable and unnatural.
Additionally, dentures can be embarrassing and hinder your ability to eat, speak clearly and smile out of fear that they have shifted. If this sounds like you, then you’re an ideal candidate for dental implants, which will ease your discomfort and enhance the naturalness of your smile.
Who Isn’t A Candidate For Dental Implants
While dental implants are one of the most preferred solutions to tooth loss, there are a few that don’t qualify:
- Children who are still undergoing jaw growth
- Those with extreme dental anxiety, as it’s an extensive, prolonged procedure. However, sedation dentistry is an effective solution to this problem.
To learn more about dental implants, please visit our Dental Implant Frequently Asked Questions.
Smiles By Sands is dedicated to providing dental implants to residents of Valley Village, Studio City, Sherman Oaks, Burbank, and Hollywood. To learn if you’re a candidate for dental implants, please contact Smiles By Sands today to schedule your personal consultation.
