Implants

The loss of a tooth is something that anyone can experience, regardless of age. If your dentist has recommended an extraction, you might be looking at your options, yet only see older people in the photographs surrounding dental implant discussion. For patients under the age of forty, it can be difficult to find information on lasting tooth replacement for people of your age. Are dental implants a possibility for your needs?

At Modern Smiles in North Hollywood, CA, we can assist adults of all ages in finding the right prosthodontic solution for your smile. One of these methods is through the placement of a biocompatible dental implant, which can bring you distinct advantages as a younger adult. Without a healthy tooth in place in your jaw, your body can start to resorb this tissue, leading to a loss of bone mass. Through the implantation of a durable titanium post, you can take steps to avoid this change!

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While no one ever wants to have a tooth removed, it can sometimes be the best option for your overall oral health. Whether you are suffering from tooth decay or need incoming wisdom teeth extracted, removing it can be the best course of action. Today, with advanced technology and state-of-the-art implant options, these oral surgeries are more straightforward and less intrusive than they have ever been before. In today’s blog, your North Hollywood, CA dentist discusses the times when an extraction could be necessary and the ways we can fill the gap afterward. (more…)

It goes without saying that tooth loss is an outcome many people would prefer not to endure. The unfortunate truth of the matter is, however, that in several circumstances, this phenomenon cannot be avoided. Indeed, tooth loss can result from a variety of dental issues, including major infections, physical accidents or injuries, and of course, necessity. In today’s blog, your North Hollywood, CA dentist discusses the need for replacement teeth, and how biocompatible dental implant posts serve several functions to restore bite function.

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Paving the way for a lifelong bill of dental health consists of starting preventive measures early in life. Indeed, children’s dentistry is essential for teaching healthy habits, and it also provides an even better chance at lifetime success. Still, there are plenty of unforeseen circumstances that can occur, and sometimes this goal is affected. Though this may be the case, there exists treatment that can cater to your specific needs and restore elements of your oral health. In today’s blog, your North Hollywood, CA dentist takes a look at the important role of dental restorations, and how implants can address both appearance and function.

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Dental prevention is your primary form of protection against the vast number of factors that negatively influence your smile. These concerns include germs, bacteria, infection, disease, and a host of other issues. What’s more? Sometimes we are not aware there is a problem developing until it is too late and it has already progressed significantly. In fact, losing a natural tooth can be a troubling process for anyone, but it is important to remember that your oral health does not stop at the loss of a tooth. In today’s blog, your North Hollywood, CA dentist explains why it is important to replace lost teeth, and how dental implants can improve oral function.

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The last thing a person wants to experience is losing a permanent tooth. After all, once it is gone, it will not come back. Indeed, tooth loss can result from a variety of factors, but the most common concerns arise from tooth decay and infection. What’s more? Many people might not seek treatment until their condition has spread or developed significantly, as it is often at this stage that people begin to experience noticeable signs and symptoms. In today’s blog, your North Hollywood, CA dentist will discuss the need for tooth extraction and how you can benefit from a custom dental implant.

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Whether you are aware of it or not, your smile and overall oral health are impacted by a variety of concerns. After all, nearly everything negatively influences your smile’s integrity, and there are even fewer practices that help ensure your health. Indeed, issues such as dental decay and infection are among the most common oral health concerns out there, and many individuals come to face the reality of dental loss. In today’s blog, your North Hollywood, CA dentist takes a look at circumstances that lead to tooth loss, and how dental implants can restore function in multiple different ways.

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The point of replacing any natural teeth that you’ve lost is to restore your good oral health, your proper bite function, your smile’s healthy appearance, and more. For many people, a conventional dental bridge or denture can accomplish many of these goals with highly lifelike results. However, conventional restorations are unable to fully restore the functions of your lost teeth roots, which play significant roles in each of the other aspects of your oral health. Today, we explore what dental implants can do for your smile by replacing the roots of your lost teeth, especially how they can preserve your good oral health in the long run.

What is a dental implant post?

Dental implants are different from conventional tooth replacement options in the fact that they’re designed to replicate the roots of your lost teeth, rather than their visible crowns. A dental implant is a small, biocompatible post that mimics the shape of a tooth root. Once it’s placed within your jawbone structure, it can perform like a healthy, natural tooth root, as well, supporting your replacement teeth with lifelike comfort and stability. Depending on how many teeth you’ve lost and the type of restoration you need to replace them, you may benefit from supporting your restoration on one or more dental implant posts.

The value in replacing a lost tooth root

The roots of your teeth are important for many different reasons, and they don’t lose their importance once you’ve lost them. When present, your healthy natural teeth roots are responsible for supporting your teeth as well as for stimulating your jawbone structure. The loss of a tooth root means that the area of your jawbone where it rested will no longer receive this stimulation. In time, that can cause the bone structure to lose mas and density, which can only be prevented by replacing the lost tooth root and reestablishing stimulation in that area of your dental ridge.

How your smile benefits in the long run

When you replace one or more lost teeth roots with dental implants, some of the benefits are noticeable almost immediately. Your dental restoration will be more secure and rest more comfortably on your dental ridge, without the need for abutment teeth, clasps, or adhesives. In addition, you can bite and chew more foods with greater stability and confidence. Your smile’s long-term health and integrity also benefit greatly from the stimulation that the dental implants provide, which help you better maintain your jawbone’s mass and density.

Learn if dental implants can restore your smile

An appropriate number of dental implant posts may help boost the comfort, function, and stability of your custom-designed replacement teeth. To learn more, schedule a consultation by calling Modern Smile in North Hollywood, CA, today at 818-763-9353. We also proudly serve patients who live in Burbank, Toluca Lake, and all surrounding communities.

For the most part, good dental hygiene and regular dental care can help many people avoid the loss of one or more teeth. However, that doesn’t mean they’re guaranteed not to, and if tooth loss does occur, it’s important to address it as soon as possible, and with the most lifelike restoration available. Today, we answer a few questions about why dental implants may be the best option for addressing your tooth loss, and how they can offer more beneficial support for your new smile.

What does a dental implant do?

A dental implant is a small post that’s designed to mimic a healthy, natural tooth root in several different ways. When the implant post is placed within your jawbone, it can be utilized to support a custom-designed restoration that replaces the visible crowns of your teeth. Depending on how many teeth you’ve lost, this may include a single dental crown, a dental bridge, or a complete denture. An appropriate number of implant posts can be placed in order to offer optimal support for your custom restoration.

How are dental implants placed?

The point of a dental implant is to replace a lost tooth root and restore its vital functions. To accomplish this, the implant post must be placed within your jawbone structure, at a careful and precise angle to support the full weight of your bite. Because dental implants must be placed within the bone structure of your dental ridge, it’s important that your oral health is free of disease, such as gum disease, and that your dental ridge has ample bone structure to support the implant post or posts. Once your dental implants are secure, they can offer highly lifelike support and stabilization for your replacement tooth or teeth.

What kind of restoration can implants support?

The good thing about dental implant posts is that they’re designed, created, and placed individually. This means they can serve as a viable option for restoring a smile that’s lost one, several, or all of the natural teeth on its upper or lower dental ridge. Many people who already wear a conventional bridge or denture due to tooth loss can also benefit greatly from upgrading their restoration to one that’s supported on a series of dental implant posts.

Learn more about dental implants

If you’ve experienced tooth loss, then dental implants may provide the most lifelike option for rebuilding your smile. To learn more, schedule a consultation by calling Modern Smile in North Hollywood, CA, today at 818-763-9353. We also proudly serve patients who live in Burbank, Toluca Lake, and all surrounding communities.

Many of today’s dental restorations are treatments that most people recognize, even if they’ve never had to receive them. For example, many people know what dental implants are and that they’re designed to replace missing teeth. However, not everyone realizes the significant differences between a dental implant restoration and a conventional one, or the benefits that arise from these differences. Today, we take a closer look at dental implant restorations by answering a few common questions patients often have about them. (more…)