Did you know missing teeth can lower self-esteem and prevent socializing with friends and relatives? Sadly, lowered confidence, paired with trouble eating and speaking, makes it challenging to lead a fulfilling life.
That’s why talking to your Kalamazoo dentist about tooth replacement is essential; you can reclaim your life and oral health with dental implants. Here’s how.
What Are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are a permanent tooth replacement solution. We can place one or more titanium posts into your jaw and add a dental crown, bridge, or denture to complete your smile. Because we can attach dentures and partials to dental implants, you have more options for filling the gaps in your smile.
Our dental office would love to discuss dental implants, family dentistry, or your other dental needs with you.
The Many Benefits of Dental Implants
In addition to your improved self-confidence, your dental implants are designed to last a lifetime. You can expect to enjoy these advantages from dental implants:
- Enhanced natural appearance
- Improved biting and chewing
- Improved speech
- Decreased bone loss
- Reduced shifting of other teeth
What Is the Procedure Like?
- Your journey to a new smile begins with a consultation. We will create a treatment plan to suit your smile goals and take x-rays and impressions to plan your dental implant procedure.
- Next, an oral surgeon or periodontist will place one or more dental implants, depending on your situation. It will take several months for them to fuse with your jawbone.
- Once the implants heal, we will add an abutment to each one. The abutment connects your dental implant to your crown, bridge, or denture.
- Once your prosthetic tooth or teeth are added, we will check their appearance and fit.
- Now that you have a new and improved smile, you’ll need to care for it by brushing and flossing daily and regularly visiting your dentist.
Curious about Dental Implants in Kalamazoo, MI?
If so, consider the expert dental team at Dr. Mark E. Richardson's dental office! We can guide you through the dental implant process, and you’ll have the smile of your dreams before you know it. To get started today, contact us at (269) 343-6907, and we will happily assist you.