The Importance of Dental Implants

Dental implants are an excellent option for replacing one or more missing teeth and bringing your mouth back to full function and health. An implant is a small titanium post that acts as an artificial tooth root. At Getz Dental, implants are surgically placed in your jawbone. Once in place, they bond with your jawbone and provide a stable foundation for replacement teeth that look, feel, and function like natural teeth. In addition to providing a foundation from which replacement teeth can be attached, implants also prevent bone loss in the jaw, a common side-effect of lost teeth.

The Benefits of Dental Implants

Improved Appearance

Patients often enjoy an improved appearance and boosted self-esteem after getting dental implants. This is because dental implants help restore the confidence of having a beautiful smile. Implants look and feel like natural teeth and don’t involve uncomfortable dentures that can slip or come loose while talking and eating. They also provide an exact match to the color of existing teeth for a natural look.

Restored Comfort

Missing teeth can be very uncomfortable for patients. They can result in soreness in the jaw and mouth, difficulty eating and speaking, and even headaches. However, with dental implants, patients can enjoy their meals without pain or discomfort and speak clearly without worrying about their teeth slipping out of place.

The Dental Implant Procedure

Our dentist will first administer a local anesthetic to numb the treatment area during dental implant surgery. Once you’re completely comfortable, your doctor will place a small titanium post into the jaw socket of the missing tooth. This post will serve as an artificial tooth root and will hold the abutment in place once in place. Your doctor will then use a particular type of cement to attach the crown to the abutment. It will take about three months for your bone to heal fully around your new implant. You can expect your mouth to tender for a few days after treatment. To alleviate discomfort, your dentist can provide pain medication or recommend an over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medication as directed on the packaging. You should also brush and floss your teeth as usual. Continue to visit the dentist for follow-up care. They will ensure that the surgical site is healing properly and that the prosthetic functions correctly.

Dental implants are permanent, non-removable teeth restorations that look and feel like natural teeth. To learn more about dental implants, visit Getz Dental at 2469 Forest Park Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76110, or call (817) 924-6211 to schedule an appointment.