Are you missing one or two teeth in the back of your mouth? This may not sound like such a big deal. However, even one missing tooth in the front of your smile becomes a serious cosmetic issue. Cosmetics are obvious, but issues with adult tooth loss can go deeper. For example, many people don’t realize how important teeth are to the maintenance of jawbone density as we age. Due to the depletion of vital nutrients to that section of jawbone where you are missing teeth, one lost tooth can lead to more as each pearly white loosens from the lack of bone density. Meanwhile, your face can begin to take on a sunken and aged appearance called facial collapse. One sure-fire way to avoid all of these unpleasant pitfalls is to simply opt for dental implants.
Basics of Dental Implants
What makes dental implants special in the realm of restoring a smile with missing teeth? While you might be more interested in the color-matched crown component of implants, they are rooted by strong titanium rods. These faux roots keep your jawbone healthy and your prosthetic teeth firmly placed. The root replacements are made from bio-compatible materials that are surgically implanted through your gums and into the jawbone itself. Dental implants are the closest thing to natural teeth that Dr. Engelberg can offer patients at this time.
Keeping Implants in Good Shape
Dental implants provide a convenience which you unfortunately won’t have with other teeth replacement options. If you want to keep the freedom of eating and speaking without impediments, and commit to an oral hygiene program just as if you had all of your natural teeth, implants are the way to go. In fact, Dr. Engelberg strongly urges implant patients to follow through with meticulous dental self-care. If you do this, your dental implants will provide you with the bright, healthy smile of your dreams for many, many years to come.
ABOUT YOUR DEERFIELD DENTIST:
Dr. Brent Engelberg and his highly-skilled team proudly serve patients and their families from Arlington Heights, IL, and all surrounding communities, including; Northbrook, Deerfield, Highland Park, Wilmette, Winnetka, Glencoe, Vernon Hills, Lincolnshire, Libertyville, Skokie, Evanston, Palatine, Schaumburg, Elk Grove Village, Rolling Meadows, and the Northern and Northwest Chicago Suburbs. To learn more, schedule a consultation online, or call our office today at 847-259-8030.
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