It’s natural to feel worried if you have one or more missing teeth, and rightly so: Missing teeth can lead to many other problems in your mouth, including the loss of other teeth. But Dr. Hobart, Dr. Costa and their staff here at First Dental of Bluffton want you to know that there’s hope, and it’s called implant dentistry!
That’s right! Dental implants can replace your missing teeth. They offer many of our patients the ability to enjoy their favorite foods and the peace of mind of having an attractive smile.
Specifically, dental implants are permanent tooth replacements that are surgically placed in the upper or lower jaw bone to substitute as the tooth root. The dental implant post is essentially a screw that’s made of titanium.
A connector piece called an abutment is built into — or placed on top of — the dental implant, connecting it to the replacement tooth. A crown is custom-made for the replacement tooth, and it matches the appearance of the rest of your teeth.
Dental implants are an effective solution for those who have lost teeth due to periodontal disease or traumatic injury. Implants serve as sturdy anchors for replacement teeth because they are inserted into the natural bone, which actually grows around the post, permanently holding it in place.
So, if you’ve been wondering about the ways you can restore your smile, dental implants are a strong and stable solution. Dental implants help you to achieve optimal oral health, function and appearance. They look like natural teeth, and they function like natural teeth. Implants give you a long-term solution to restoring your valuable smile, while also helping to protect and maintain healthy bone, enabling you to retain the natural shape of your face.
So, if you’d like to learn more about the implant dentistry, call us at 843-757-2828, and we will be glad to assist you.