Three different tooth implants -- 3D Rendering
Tooth loss could be due to multiple factors, such as cavities, infections, or even injury to the face or jaw. However, the most common cause is gum disease, as the periodontitis stage is the number one cause of adult tooth loss. When your teeth go missing, you could be vulnerable to misalignment, issues eating or speaking, worsening oral health, and a shrinking jawbone, which can cause a prematurely aged appearance with time. But our team can secure a replacement tooth with a dental implant, or use several to secure a bridge or denture, so you have tooth replacement that prevents the breakdown of your jaw and provides new and lifelike replacement teeth!
First, we will discuss treatment to manage your gum disease properly so you don’t risk the loss of your dental implants or any remaining natural teeth. We have treatments to manage it with a holistic approach, and advanced laser dentistry to tackle more extreme cases, which we then maintain with our holistic treatments, such as cleanings or Ozone Therapy. We then begin preparing your smile for dental implants. If you’re receiving dentures supported with implants, we could extract the last few teeth. We always take detailed digital images of your smile to plan the placement properly, so we can insert your new biocompatible implants with precision, ensuring they sit at the right angle, positions, and depth to support new teeth properly.
Our team will guide the posts into place with advanced technology. Once in place, they can fuse with your jawbone over a period of weeks to months, so you can enjoy new posts that act like natural roots and enable your new teeth to stay in place for decades to come, and for some, a lifetime! We then complete the new tooth with a crown, or attach a bridge or denture if you have multiple posts inserted into your jaw. If you have any questions about preventing or managing gum disease, or about addressing missing teeth with implant dentistry, then contact our team today to learn more.
From placing dental implants to treating gum disease, we want to help you maintain a full smile. To learn more about our solutions for your missing teeth, or to schedule your appointment, give us a call at our office in Encinitas, CA today at 760-642-0711.
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