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Fill Those Gaps in Your Smile

By Lawrenceville Dental Implant Center And Periodontics, LLC

October 23, 2017

Tags: dental implants restorative dentistry

Tooth loss can be unsightly, but dental implants can turn your smile around.

We know that those who are dealing with tooth loss often feel like they are dealing with an uphill battle. Some people just want to ignore the issue because they feel embarrassed, but that certainly won’t fix the problem. What if our Lawrenceville, NJ, periodontists, Dr. John Lu and Dr. Raul Figueroa, told you that you can get a restoration that both looks and functions like a natural tooth? Find out how dental implants can restore your smile.

When you have a tooth extracted the dentist doesn’t just remove the part that lies above the gums, but also has to remove the entire tooth structure (this includes the tooth’s roots). If you want a long-term tooth replacement then dentures and bridges may not be the best option for you. In this case, implants are the only restoration that could last the rest of your life.

What is a dental implant?

An implant is different from other tooth replacement options because the implant itself is a thin, small post made of metal that is placed into the jawbone in the same location as your missing tooth. The implant is designed to take over the role of your tooth’s roots and the biocompatible material from which it is made ensures that it isn’t rejected by the tissue and bone.

In fact, once our very own Lawrenceville dentists have surgically positioned the implant into the jawbone, the metal post, bone and tissue will begin to fuse together naturally over the course of several months. No other restoration becomes a permanent structure in the mouth like an implant does.

Who should consider dental implants?

Many adults who are battling tooth loss could end up being perfect candidates for implants. Of course, a full evaluation accompanied by X-rays is the only way to determine if you are right for this procedure. Since getting implants can take several months it’s important that you are not only healthy enough but also dedicated to the process.

Whether you want to find out what tooth replacement options are available to you in Lawrenceville, NJ, or you want to find out if you are an ideal candidate for dental implants, turn to the experts at Lawrenceville Dental Implant Center and Periodontics today.

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