ImplantsDental implants are a popular and effective way to replace missing teeth. Surgically placed in the upper or lower jaw, they function as a sturdy anchor for replacement teeth. Made of titanium and other materials, implants are designed to hold restorations like crowns or bridges blend in with your other teeth, and are a long-term option for restoring your smile.
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The Problems of Tooth Loss
So, is it a serious problem to lose a tooth? Yes! Losing even one tooth can cause the remaining teeth to shift and move around, which leads to other problems. This can affect chewing and your ability to retain good food nutrition. Other negative things can happen; your face changes shape, often looking “sunken.” This makes a person look much older than they really are. Your speech can be impacted. Because it’s more difficult to chew with missing teeth, you may find yourself eating softer foods with more carbohydrates, which can lead to weight gain. The best way to replace a missing tooth (or missing teeth) is with dental implants. An implant can replace any number of lost teeth. They can be created to look so natural that even dentists have to look closely to tell the difference. This can improve how you look and feel and bring back or add confidence to the way you live your life. The rewards are immeasurable!
Dental Implants Might Be Your Solution
Dental implants are the preferable way to replace lost teeth. From the front of your smile, where they are clearly visible, to the back, where they provide for stable eating, implants can help you recapture a beautiful and healthy smile. Unlike bridges or removable dentures, which rest on top of the gums, dental implants are placed below the gums. The “tooth” placed on an implant looks real, because it comes through the gums just like the original did – it’s like growing a new tooth! Implants can replace any number of lost teeth. Even people with no teeth can benefit from implants, because they can replace their dentures with teeth that stay in place while talking and don’t need to be removed at night. Because we handle everything from implant placement to crown fabrication, you won’t need to be referred to another office.
Solace Dental
Bill Skinner, DDS
14381 Hickman Rd.
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 412-4200
SolaceDental.com
