12 Sep Dental Implants Are Easy To Care For
When you suffer from tooth loss, our team can help secure a replacement option so you can eat your favorite foods and smile with confidence. But like your natural teeth, these will need routine care to stay strong and bright. At your San Antonio, TX, dentist’s office, we explain how to care for your new dental implants.
The Placement of Dental Implants
Dental implants don’t need crowns or clasps to stay in place like bridges or dentures require. Instead, we insert the implant portion into the jawbone. This titanium post then bonds with the jaw, since the material is biocompatible. Our team then connects an abutment to the posts so we can connect a crown, completing your new tooth. If you have multiple missing teeth, then our teeth could use multiple posts to support a bridge or even a full set of dentures. Since your posts are accepted as natural roots, this means your jawbone doesn’t lose mass and density as it typically would following tooth loss. As a result, your new teeth can last decades to come, possibly a lifetime, with proper care and attention.
Maintaining Your New Teeth
Your new teeth are vulnerable to issues like gum disease, which also threatens natural teeth. Which means good oral hygiene habits are essential for ensuring your new teeth can last for years to come. You don’t need to remove them for soaking or cleaning, instead you brush and floss your dental implants as you would your natural teeth, which not only safeguards your natural teeth, but keeps your implants strong and in place. You should also eat a healthier diet and visit our team every six months. A checkup and cleaning visit means we can watch for issues that could threaten your new teeth and treat them. We also remove all harmful layers of plaque and buildup which helps prevent gum disease and other concerns that threaten smile stability.
Don’t Ignore Your Tooth Loss
If you have lost one tooth, or have lost several or even the majority, then you should talk to our team about your options. With implant dentistry, we can handle minor and even extensive cases of tooth loss, so you have new teeth that look and function like natural ones. Don’t let your jawbone break down and develop an aged appearance. Talk to our team about the possibilities for rebuilding your smile. If you have any questions about implant dentistry, then contact our team today to learn more.
Speak With Your San Antonio, TX, Cosmetic Dentist About Implant Dentistry
Our team wants to help you enjoy a complete smile again. If you would like to learn more about securing lifelike replacement teeth, please call Aesthetic Dental Partners in San Antonio, TX today at (210) 446-3446.