Many of us have friends and family that don’t seem to smile broadly. It’s not because they aren’t happy, but maybe are embarrassed by the appearance of their teeth. If that is your case, a visit to your Woodbury implant dentistfor a total smile makeover could open the path to big smiles in the future.
For those who have lost teeth due to trauma, infection or they just never grew in, there is now a permanent solution that offers the stability and appearance of your own natural teeth. The process of placing a dental implant allows the implant to work much like the root of a tooth. An implant resembles a small screw. It is made of an extremely strong metal, and when imbedded in the gum tissue will eventually become the base of a new tooth.
Your implant dentist will assess your dental health, as well as your overall health, to make sure you are a good candidate for dental implants. Whether you are replacing just one tooth, or are planning on more than one, since a dental implant actually becomes part of your dental anatomy, it is essential that a thorough exam be done to make sure of a successful outcome.
A dental implant will take four to six months to heal. During that time, a temporary cover will be placed over the implant to offer protection during the healing process. Once that portion of the treatment is complete, the implant will have adhered to bone tissue giving it strength and stability.
At the uncovering of your implant, your dentist will then complete your smile makeover by providing you with your final restoration which has been made to look like the shape and shade of your natural teeth. In fact, these dental restorations are so lifelike, it is very difficult to detect that one has had any dental work performed.
In addition to the appearance benefit, adding an implant will also improve your ability to eat and speak more naturally. Replacing missing teeth generally also has the effect of boosting confidence as well. So now that you have newly gained confidence, have enhanced the ability to eat and speak with ease, it will be a pleasure to be able to enjoy the benefits of a new complete smile.
To learn more about dental implants and to schedule a consultation, please contact Broadway Dental at 516.681.3514.