Do you hate that you have a missing tooth? If it is a molar in the back of your mouth it may not bother you much but any missing teeth in the front areas of the mouth can be embarrassing. Some people like to use a dental bridge to replace the missing teeth but if you do not want a bridge another option you have is to meet with your Dentist in Milpitas and discuss an implant.
A dental implant is the best way to have a natural tooth in your mouth again. It’s much better than dentures as it’s just like your reel teeth only it doesn’t have nerves so it won’t “feel” like your real teeth do. This is actually a good thing as you won’t have pain when you eat and drink.
What is a dental implant exactly? It is a porcelain tooth that is cemented to a “post” and will function as a regular tooth. The Milpitas dentist will fit you for the crown and have that made while you visit an oral surgeon to have the procedure done. The oral surgeon will examine the bone density of the jaw and they may need to do bone graphs in order to build up the jaw bone and make it strong.
Once the jaw bone is strong the oral surgeon will drill into the jaw bone and install a titanium post into it. The bone will fuse with the titanium post and once it is strong, the crown is ready to be attached to the post. An implant is not susceptible to decay like regular teeth are. You do need to care for them as the crowns may need to be replaced in the future but you can increase their lifespan through proper oral health care of daily brushing and flossing and good eating habits.
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