Those in Marana, AZ, experiencing gaps in the mouth caused by missing teeth can restore their smile with dental implants. Having dental implants offers aesthetic benefits, but they can also help maintain the mouth's overall health and structure of the jawbone intact. Dr. Carson Wagstaff and Dr. Chet Kener at Gladden Farms Family Dentistry can help boost your confidence and improve the overall health of your mouth by assisting you in getting dental implants.
What Are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are a permanent replacement tooth solution for those with missing or cracked teeth. The dental crown used in a dental implant mimics your natural teeth and gets placed on top of the screw-like implant post in your jaw.
How Do Dental Implants Work?
Your Marana, AZ, dentist, will discuss the procedure for dental implants before scheduling your appointment for treatment. Local anesthesia is administered to help manage the pain. First, the dentist places a post on top of your jawbone to allow bone cells to attach to it. Next, the dentist will attach a dental crown to the implant post once healed (about six to 12 weeks).
When to Get Dental Implants?
No time should be wasted when you have a missing tooth creating gaps in your smile. It may be tempting to take the less expensive and less invasive route to fix your smile and get a removable denture to fill the gap. However, a dental implant is a permanent solution to missing teeth and offers a more natural-looking replacement option. Some things to consider when deciding to get dental implants include:
- The jawbone is fully developed and has stopped growing.
- There is enough supportive jawbone to support the implant post.
- You are free of any chronic illness and in good health.
- You have issues with comfort associated with your dentures.
- You have damaged teeth needing extraction.
Every person's situation is different and how each person handles tooth loss varies based on their overall health and preferred treatment methods. If you are still debating on if dental implants are the best option for you, schedule a consultation with Gladden Farms Family Dentistry in Marana, AZ, to discuss your options. Dr. Wagstaff and Dr. Kener can help show you how dental implants can help restore your smile. Call (520) 329-7456 to schedule your appointment today.