Dental Implants

If you are suffering from missing teeth or have a broken tooth that hurts your mouth, you need to consider dental implants. There are many reasons why dental implants are the right solution for your oral health. Learn more and get started today with an appointment for dental implants at Gentle Dental Care in Grand Island, NE.

Who Needs Dental Implants

A dental implant is necessary for any patient who has a broken or missing tooth that needs to be replaced. If your child has lost a baby tooth, they do not need a dental implant. However, for an adult who only has their adult set of teeth, a chipped tooth can actually lead to an oral infection including sepsis, which is a blood disease that will lead to sudden death. Therefore, along with having a better looking smile, dental implants are needed to replace broken teeth that are dangerous to one’s health.

The bone structure of your teeth is important in order to hold up your face and gum tissue. By getting dental implants when your teeth are missing for some reason, such as an accident or infection, you improve the overall look of your face. This may also improve physical alignment and reduce migraine pain thanks to lessening sinus pressure in the sinus cavities. This can be a great improvement if you suffer from chronic sinus pain or health concerns.

What are Dental Implants

Dental implants are bone-hard material that is made and covered with porcelain or other hard surfactant to resemble dentin. The result is a very life-like tooth material that acts and works just as well as a real tooth in the gum tissue. A dental implant is a tooth implanted into the gum tissue in a permanent or semi-permanent fashion. There are a few ways that dental implants can be carried out:

• Full set implants using titanium screws
• Partial implants including bridges
• Implants called crowns that cover part of the teeth

You can also use dentures as temporary dental implants, even as these are removable and not quite implants. However, the goal is the same–dental implants allow you to replace your existing teeth or nonexistent teeth with new ones. When you are ready for a dental implant, it is important to see a dentist right away. The process may save your life and will certainly improve your quality of living through stronger jawbone and oral development.

Ready to Get Dental Implants 

Now that you know what to expect with dental implants, we are excited to see you. Start by booking an online appointment at Gentle Dental Care, or call to speak with someone in our office.