We want to not only replace your missing teeth, but use prosthodontic dentistry to help ensure you have new teeth that last. With dental implants, we can provide a way to replace what is lost with an option that can look and function like natural teeth. In today’s blog, Modern Dentistry of Shrewsbury talks about implant dentistry in Shrewsbury, MA!
The Loss of Your Natural Teeth
When you lose teeth, your smile suffers. Losing teeth whether to disease or injury could mean exposed gaps that cause surrounding teeth to move, causing misalignment. Poor alignment alone not only changes your smile’s appearance, but leaves you at risk of tooth decay and gum disease. Missing teeth also limit meal options and therefore your overall nutritional intake suffers too. Some could have issues speaking clearly, and feel uncomfortable in social situations, which harms their quality of life.
Without tooth roots, the jaw around the missing teeth weakens and erodes, causing a loss of mass and density linked to additional missing teeth and an older appearance. But with implant dentistry, we not only fill the open gaps in your smile, but we can also strengthen your jaw to prevent the risk of a prematurely aged appearance!
Dental Implants
Dental implants look and function like tooth roots. These are small posts that look like a tiny screw, and are made from titanium, a biocompatible material. When we insert these into your jaw where the tooth was lost, they act like new roots. This secures your tooth for years to come, decades even, and also protects the stability of your jawbone, so protect your facial structure and nearby teeth too. Our team will plan and guide the process with advanced imaging technology, so they sit at the perfect angle, position, and depth to support new teeth and keep your smile strong!
Dentures and More
What if you have multiple missing teeth? For an individual dental implant, we insert one post and complete with a custom crown, one that looks natural and provides a durable chewing surface. For more severe cases of tooth loss, our team will insert several posts to support a bridge, or even a full set of dentures, which will never slip and don’t need to be removed for soaking and cleaning. You have a smile that looks and functions like a natural one, and which can last for decades to come or possibly a lifetime with proper care and attention!
If you have any questions about dental implants, then contact our team today.
Schedule an Appointment for Implant Dentistry
The team at Modern Dentistry of Shrewsbury in MA wants to help take on minor or even severe tooth loss with dental implants. To schedule an appointment with us, call our office today at 508-842-8838.
