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A missing or severely damaged tooth is a very visible dental issue, especially once you open your mouth to smile, speak, laugh, or eat. Not only can this be embarrassing, but it will also likely impact your confidence, overall health, and quality of life. Missing teeth can likewise compromise your appearance, speech, and eating habits, as well as cause bone loss in your jaw, various bite issues, and abnormal shifting of your other teeth.
Fortunately, dental implants can effectively replace your lost teeth and prevent these issues from occurring. During a consultation here at Lawrenceville Dental Implant Center and Periodontics, LLC, in Lawrenceville, NJ, our periodontists, Dr. John Lu, Dr. Raul Figueroa, and Dr. Kevin Murawski, will discuss your dental implant options to find out which one is most suitable for your needs.
How Dental Implants Work
Essentially, dental implants act as a substitute for your tooth roots. They will bond to your jawbone’s natural tissue to create a stable and strong foundation that will effectively hold the replacement teeth, helping them to function, feel, and appear just like your natural teeth. Implants likewise preserve your jawbone by giving it the stimulation that your real tooth roots once provided. This will also aid in maintaining the integrity of your facial structure.
Take note that bone loss will be more severe and occur faster if you have several missing teeth. In fact, for people who have lost all of their real teeth, the bone loss can become so severe that they might find it hard or impossible to wear removable restorations such as dentures or bridges since they won’t have sufficient bone to support them. This is why replacing tooth roots and not just the visible part of teeth is extremely crucial.
Ready to Take Your Smile Back?
Whether you’re missing just one, a couple, or even all of your natural teeth, the periodontists here at our Lawrenceville practice can provide you with the most appropriate dental implant treatment to give you a strong and healthy smile. Utilizing the most advanced tissue management, materials, and methods, we can help you restore the confidence that you lost because of tooth loss.
Need Dental Work? Give Us a Call
Contact Lawrenceville Dental Implant Center And Periodontics, LLC, at (609) 896-0700 to schedule an appointment with one of our periodontists today.
Are you missing some teeth and looking for the best possible replacement? Dr. John Lu and Dr. Raúl Figueroa can have you covered! All you
need to do is visit their office in Lawrenceville, NJ, and ask about dental implants!
More About Dental Implants
Dental implants consist of a titanium post that is surgically inserted into your jaws to replace missing tooth roots. 3 to 6 months after placement, the natural process of osseointegration occurs (this is when the titanium post fuses with the jawbone).
After that time period is up, your Lawrenceville dentist will insert a screw atop the post before securing a crown on top of that which matches the rest of your teeth. You'll then walk out with a brand new smile!
Advantages of Dental Implants
There are many advantages when it comes to dental implants. Here are a few:
- You don't have to worry about gaps in your smile
- Implants create stability and strength in the jawbone, consequently preventing any bone shrinkage
- A dental implant can restore one tooth, a few teeth, or all of your teeth
- They can restore bite and chewing function
- Unlike dentures, dental implants are fixed-in and don't fall out of place
- Dental implants have a 95% success rate and can last a lifetime
Caring for Dental Implants
Follow these steps to properly take care of your implants:
- Make sure you brush your teeth and floss every day to do away with tartar
- Avoid sugary foods and eat plenty of fruits and vegetable (these foods help scrape plaque off teeth)
- Drink plenty of water to wash away food debris
- Use fluoride-containing products, like mouthwash and toothpaste
- Visit your dentist twice a year for regular checkups
- Get teeth professionally cleaned to remove plaque buildup
If you have more questions about dental implants, call Dr. John Lu and Dr. Raúl Figueroa in Lawrenceville, NJ, at (609) 896-0700. Dental implants will restore your smile back to full health!
Need a dental implant?
One of the dental implant's most important uses is replacing missing teeth. If you're interested, here at Lawrenceville Dental Implant Center And Periodontics, Drs. John Lu and Raul Figueroa, can help provide you with what you need. All you need to do is pay them a visit at their office in Lawrenceville, NJ.
More on Dental implants
Dental implants are made up of a titanium post that is surgically inserted into your jaws to replace the missing tooth's root. They create stability, strength and prevent shrinkage and weakening of your jawbone.
The dentist then seals your gums and allows 3 to 6 months for osseointegration to occur, which is when the titanium post integrates with the rest of the jawbone.
Afterwards, your Lawrenceville dentist re-opens the area above the titanium post, inserts a screw, places an abutment above the screw and secures a crown on top that matches the rest of your teeth.
Taking care of your dental implants
- Flossing at least once before bed
- Getting professional dental cleanings and checkups every six months to remove hardened plaque
- Brushing your teeth for at least two minutes twice a day, at least, while holding the brush at a 40-degree angle to clean hard-to-reach areas
- Avoiding tobacco, smoking, and drinking too much coffee and tea
Advantages of dental implants
Dental implants provide the following advantages:
- Restore one or more teeth roots
- Dental implants are fixed in place so they don't fall out of place
- They can last a lifetime if taken care of properly
- They restore bite and chewing function
Dental implants are a restorative procedure that has come a long way in the last 40 years, according to the American Dental Association. If you have more questions about dental implants, call your dentists in Lawrenceville, NJ, at (609) 896-0700.
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