We have talked about bridges and dentures, and how they help us tackle minor and advanced tooth loss. But we also have an option that can also address minor and advanced tooth loss, but with results that can last decades to come! In today’s blog, your Londonderry, NH, dentist talks about the benefits of placing dental implants and how we secure your new teeth!

What Happens Following Tooth Loss

We’ve mentioned how missing teeth are linked to complications like misalignment, issues eating and speaking, TMJ disorder, and even bruxism (teeth grinding). But missing teeth also leads to an erosion of our jawbone, a complication linked to further tooth loss and an older appearance. Dental implants can help prevent this breakdown, since the implant portion is accepted by the body as a new root and prevents the jaw from losing mass and density. We can support a single missing tooth or even a full set of fixed dentures, offering lifelike results that can last for decades to come instead of just 10 years or so.

The Dental Implant Difference

The dental implant post is a biocompatible bit of titanium that is inserted into the jawbone. Once in place, this acts like a new root, stimulating the growth of new jawbone structure to keep the jaw and facial structure intact, so your new tooth can last for years to come and you can maintain your youthful facial features. You don’t have a prosthetic to remove and clean, instead these will act as new teeth and be cared for the same way you would natural teeth.

Securing Your New Teeth

First, our team will take detailed digital images and x-rays of the smile so that we can plan the placement process in detail, choosing the best angles, positions, and depths to insert the posts and support your new tooth, or new teeth! We then attach abutments to the posts that extend above the gum line. For an individual one, we will connect a custom crown to complete it. We can also attach bridges or dentures that have been custom-made for your smile. If you have lost a tooth, or possibly several, then talk to our team about possible solutions with dental implants. We want to help you smile with confidence again, and enjoy results that look natural.

Schedule a Visit for Implant Dentistry

When you have missing teeth, we want to help with a durable and lifelike replacement. To schedule an appointment for a prosthodontic visit with My Dentist in Londonderry, NH call (603)965-3407. Whether you have a single lost tooth, or require a complete set of fixed dentures, we are here to help you smile with confidence again and enjoy better bite function and oral health too.