When you lose a tooth, or possibly several of your natural teeth, you not only want a prosthetic, you want one that looks natural. With dental implants, we have new teeth that mimic the look and stability of natural teeth. In today’s blog, your North Hollywood, CA, dentist talks about the benefits of our long-lasting and natural-looking dental implants, which can address minor and advanced cases of tooth loss, so you can smile with confidence once again!

The Risks of Untreated Tooth Loss

When you lose a tooth, this obviously leaves behind an embarrassing gap that can impact your ability to socialize and even speak clearly. But tooth loss also weakens your smile. The body will stop sending regular doses of calcium and phosphorus to the jaw around the lost root, causing it to break down. This leads to further tooth loss and an older appearance. You could also develop complications like misalignment, TMJ disorder, bruxism (teeth grinding), and even limited meal options. But we can help with lifelike and long-lasting dental implants!

Placing Dental Implants

The implant portion is a biocompatible post made from titanium, which the body accepts as natural root structure. We then use digital imaging and x-ray technology to plan the placement, choosing the best angle, position, and depth to insert these posts. The body accepts them as new roots and the flow of nutrients resumes to protect the jaw and keep your smile whole. Our team can use one to address a single missing tooth, or multiple ones per arch to support bridges or even full dentures. Regardless of the state of your tooth loss, we can help with implant dentistry.

Ensuring a Lifelike Appearance

What about the part people see when you smile? For an individual dental implant, we attach an abutment and secure a crown, one custom-made to look initial and provide a balanced bite. For more severe cases of tooth loss, we can create custom prosthetics like bridges or dentures that look good and act as new teeth, so you can enjoy your favorite foods and smile with confidence again. If you have any questions about how we support new teeth with implant dentistry, or about managing your new teeth to ensure they can last decades or even a lifetime, then contact our team today. Don’t live with gaps in your smile, start your journey to a full smile now!

Schedule a Visit for Implant Dentistry

Whether you have lost one tooth or several, we can help with fixed dentures and more. To schedule a visit for implant dentistry, give us a call at Modern Smiles in North Hollywood, CA at (818)763-9353. Don’t let your quality of life suffer due to tooth loss, talk to our team about a possible solution with our durable, lifelike, and long-lasting tooth replacement.