The prospect of losing natural teeth can be tormenting since you know that you will never get your tooth back once it’s gone. While a lost tooth leaves a gap to remind you that you once had a complete smile, an untreated missing tooth carries numerous oral complications. A missing tooth causes adjacent teeth to shift, impedes your chewing ability, and alters your speech.

Are you missing a tooth or more? There is some good news. The gap in your mouth isn’t cast in stone. Dental implants from Summit Dental of La Mesa can fix your mouth gap for a lifetime!

Tooth Implant Procedure

A dental implant is a titanium screw (implant post) inserted on your jawbone to act as a tooth root. And since the implant is made of biocompatible material, it integrates with your jawbone through osseointegration to form a robust anchorage for crowns or bridges.

If you have insufficient bone, you will have to undergo bone grafting to support the implant. The process involves harvesting bone from elsewhere in your body or use of other bone grafting material which is then added to your jawbone. After your jaw heals, your dentist will insert an implant deep into your jawbone to take the role of a tooth root.

While the dental implant process might sound intrusive, it’s almost painless. The procedure is done under anesthesia, and sometimes sedatives can be used to minimize discomfort. However, you may be sore after the treatment which will disappear after a few days when you follow our post-procedure care.

Benefits of teeth implants

When you opt for dental implants to replace your lost teeth, you will enjoy the below lifelong benefits:

• Improved appearance
• Implants rejuvenate your smile and self-esteem
• Implants prevent bone loss
• Dental implants amplify your oral hygiene
• Implants restore your ability to speak and chew
• You will enjoy comfort in everyday activities
• Implants enhance your overall quality of life
• Implants can last a lifetime with proper maintenance

Are you looking for an effective and permanent fix for your “gappy” smile in La Mesa, CA? Please dial (619) 494-2492 to book an appointment with Summit Dental of La Mesa. Dr. Richard B. Evans and his team will place high-quality, affordable implants to complete your smile.

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