Plano Implant Dentistry Can Change Your Life

Today, a Plano implant dentist can replace missing teeth with implant teeth that look and function just like natural teeth. If you are facing the possibility of a bridge, partial denture, or full dentures, you owe it to yourself to find out if you are a candidate for dental implants. Dental implants are not inexpensive, but the payoff in terms of comfort, looks, function, and overall dental health makes them a great investment. In fact, with proper care, having dental implants can prevent many of the expensive problems that can result from poorly fitting dentures or from missing teeth that are not replaced.

How Dental Implants Work

There are two parts to the dental implant. First, is the implant itself, which is an artificial dental "root" that is implanted in the jawbone. Second is the custom made tooth or teeth attached to the implant. When you get dental implants, phase one involves having the implant placed into your jaw, a procedure that can be done under local anesthetic. It will be fitted with at temporary tooth (or teeth) and you will wait approximately three months for the bone in your jaw to integrate the implant into it. This is not painful. During this time, a custom permanent implant tooth (or teeth) is made. Once the implant is integrated into your jaw, the permanent, custom tooth is attached.

Replacing Bridges and Dentures

Many people with dental bridges or dentures are finding much greater satisfaction with dental implants. Bridges can compromise the health of adjacent teeth, while dentures tend to lose their fit as bone in the jaw deteriorates. With the help of your Plano implant dentist, you eliminate these problems. Dental implants look just like natural teeth, and they function like natural teeth. You can eat what you want, and you won't have difficulties with speech or problems with slippage and discomfort as so many denture wearers do.

Who Is a Candidate for Plano Implant Dentistry?

Most people are candidates for dental implants. You will need to discuss your particular case with your Plano dentist to determine if dental implants are a good choice for you. Implant dentists may take special precautions for their patients who have chronic health problems like diabetes or high blood pressure, but in most cases, implants are still an option. If you have had bone loss in your jaw, many times bone grafting can be done in order to make dental implants a safe option.

Implants: An Investment in Total Oral Health

Dental implants can be costly, but many Plano practices offering implants will schedule a free consultation to discuss your options, and many practices offer financing programs to help you pay for the procedure over time. The improvement in your oral and overall health can more than make up for the higher cost of implants versus dentures. Poorly fitting dentures and partials make it difficult to eat properly, and ongoing dental problems are common in denture wearers. Implants work like natural teeth, so you can eat better, smile more, and enjoy vastly improved oral health.