Are Dental Implants The Right Tooth Replacement Option For You?
When patients experience tooth loss, it can lead to a variety of feelings. Some patients are eager to replace their teeth immediately, while others do not want the added expense and want to postpone treatment. At Alexandra Jaquery, DDS, MS, we encourage all patients to replace missing teeth as soon as possible. It will help prevent a number of serious oral health complications from developing. While we are happy to offer a number of different treatments, there is one that is particularly helpful to many patients — dental implants.
What Are Dental Implants?
With the advances in dental technology and treatment procedures, more patients than ever before are eligible for dental implants. Dental implants are used to replace an entire tooth structure, including the root. The process involves placing a post that acts as an artificial tooth root into the jawbone below the gumline. Once healed, a replacement tooth is fixed onto the post, completing the treatment. Dental implants can be used to replace one tooth or multiple teeth, depending on your needs. Although this treatment can be lengthy due to the healing time needed, it offers a permanent solution that is known to change the lives of our patients.
Benefits of Dental Implants
Dental implants closely resemble your natural teeth, blending in for a beautiful finish. If cared for properly, dental implants can last for many years, if not the rest of your life. The only care required for dental implants is regular brushing and flossing, as with your natural teeth. We also request regular oral hygiene examinations. Patients often comment that their lives are changed following implant treatment because they are able to eat their favorite foods without difficulty.
If you are interested in learning more about dental implants or you are ready to start your tooth replacement journey, be sure to contact our office located in Watsonville, CA to schedule an appointment. We look forward to helping you through the journey of regaining a functioning smile.