Discover The Benefits of Dental Implants

Failing and missing teeth, bone and gum recession, an impaired ability to speak, chew, and speak—these are just a few of the characteristics of a damaged smile. If you're one of the millions of Americans who is seeking better oral health and functionality, explore the benefits of dental implants from Dr. Tamara Simons of Roseville Dentistry in Roseville, MN. These artificial teeth outperform conventional tooth replacements, and they look and feel real. Learn more here.

 

Tooth loss and your smile

Healthy, attractive, and functional: these smile attributes often disappear due to oral injury, decay, extraction, and gum disease. Unfortunately, as teeth are lost, so are:

  • Jaw bone size and shape
  • Gum tissue
  • Bite height
  • Youthful facial appearance

While conventional dentures and bridgework help restore some measure of oral function and personal appearance, they cannot stop bone and gum changes. In fact, just one-year post-extraction, underlying jaw bone deteriorates by as much as 25 percent, according to Dear Doctor. Time only adds to the problem.

What dental implants can do
Dental implants have revolutionized modern dentistry. Whether placed singly or in pairs (two, four, or six) to support a full denture or bridge, titanium implants provide strength and stability comparable to natural tooth roots.

The most common implant procedure is the stand-alone, or single, implant. It features a metal post and realistic porcelain crown and can replace a tooth anywhere in the mouth.

Experts credit the bonding properties shared by titanium metal and human bone for the remarkable lifelike feel and function of dental implants. Called osseointegration, this amazing fusion process begins as soon as your Roseville, MN, dentist surgically inserts a dental implant into your jaw.

Osseointegration takes many weeks to even months. When the site is completely healed, Dr. Simons can bond the post and porcelain crown in place, and the implant is ready for full use.

Other benefits
Dental implants cannot decay and rarely fail or need removal. They are as easy to care for as your natural teeth, and do not require periodic replacement as conventional prosthetics do. You'll also be happy to hear that regular cleanings and check-ups for implant patients are no more complex than for people who do not have implants. In short, life with dental implants is good!

Find out more
For more information on what dental implants can do for your smile, please contact Roseville Dentistry for an implant consultation with Dr. Tamara Simons. She'll be happy to answer all your questions! Call today at (651) 489-1900.