The Strengths Of Dental Implants

When you lose a tooth, you can face serious social and physical consequences. An even, bright smile can open doors, but a broken smile can shut them against you. If you feel like you can deal with the social consequences of people rejecting you, you still need to consider how a missing tooth will cost you physically. Your jawbone may resorb, or lose density, and leave a depression in your gums that can lead to the deterioration of your surrounding teeth. Your teeth can also drift and cause pain and gum deterioration. Thus, you should replace any missing teeth you have with an implant. 

What is an implant?

An implant is different than a bridge or retainer in that it will mimic the function of a natural tooth. An implant consists of a titanium post that connects to your jawbone and crown, which is cemented directly to the post. 

How do install an implant?

To implant the root, your dentist has to drill a hole into your jawbone. As you might expect this procedure is quite painful, so your dentist will put you under. Once your post is in place, your jawbone will have to heal around it for at least six months. Then your dentist will do a cast of your mouth to fit you with a crown. Once this crown is ready, your dentist will cement it to the post, and your dental implant is complete. 

How do you care for a dental Implant?

While the titanium post and porcelain crown that make up your post are not susceptible to rot like a natural tooth, an implant can still fail. Gum disease can cause the gums surrounding your tooth to deteriorate, and your implant will fall out. You also need to warn hygienists, so that they don't use metal tools on your root. These tools can scratch it and allow germs to get down into your gums and cause an infection. As long as you stay up on your brushing and flossing and let hygienists know about your implant, it can last indefinitely. 

The best part about having an implant is that it will behave like a natural tooth. Thus, you can bite into a corn of cob or into an apple without worrying that your implant will break off. If you are looking for a durable, good-looking, permanent tooth replacement, you need look no further than a dental implant.  For more information, go to http://www.adazzlingsmile.com.