Your first concern when it comes to replacing a tooth is probably cosmetic. It can be hard to face the mirror knowing that you’ll have to see a gap in your smile. However, there are other concerns that you may want to consider before deciding on a restoration. How do you want the restoration to feel? Will your restoration prevent the complications that stem from tooth loss? Your Milford dentist, Dr. Mitchell I. Quintner, discusses how dental implants can do more for you than simply replacing your missing tooth.
A Natural Feel with Dental Implants
Replacement teeth that are supported by surrounding teeth or, in the case of dentures, by the gums, don’t quite feel like natural teeth. You see, natural teeth are supported by the jaw, meaning that they don’t rest on the gums or rely on surrounding teeth to stay in place. Dental implants are also supported by the jaw, giving them a more natural feel. The post of the dental implant is inserted into the jaw, where it fuses with the jawbone in a process called osseointegration. Once in place, the post provides a firm anchor that prevents the restoration from moving.
How Dental Implants Prevent Complications
In addition to proving patients with a restoration that feels natural, dental implants also prevent the complications that sometimes stem from a lost tooth. When a tooth’s root leaves the jaw, the body stops sending nutrients to the vacated area. Without nutrition, the surrounding teeth may suffer and fall out. The jawbone may also suffer density loss. However, when the post is placed in the jawbone, the body recognizes a new living tooth and resumes the flow of nutrients.
Dental Implants from your Milford Dentist
Do you have a missing tooth? Do you want a restoration that does more than just cover a gap? Dental implants may be the answer. Schedule an appointment or a consultation with your Milford implant dentist, Dr. Quintner, today by calling 203-878-6699. We proudly serve the 06460 area and welcome patients from Milford, Orange, Woodmont, West Haven, and all neighboring communities.