Do you have a missing tooth? Have you lost several of your natural teeth? Whether your tooth loss is minor or severe, we can help secure new teeth with dental implants. In today’s blog, your Brooklyn, NY, periodontist and implant experts talk about how we secure our lifelike and durable dental implants.
The Causes of Tooth Loss
Why do some of us lose our natural teeth? The factors behind your tooth loss can vary. Some could lose a tooth to an advanced case of tooth decay or an infection, as the tooth could be extracted or fall out on its own. An injury could lead to missing teeth too. One of the most common causes is periodontitis, the advanced stage of gum disease that destroys the tissue connecting the teeth and gums. Teeth then become loose and lost. As part of your treatment, we will assess the factors behind your tooth loss so we can treat underlying factors like periodontitis, managing it to keep your smile whole and ensure your dental implants stay intact for decades to come.
What Missing Teeth Mean for Your Smile
Why should you see us about dental implants? Missing teeth could be linked to issues eating and speaking, and could lead to an increased risk of misalignment. But a traditional bridge or denture could address these. What makes dental implants unique is that they prevent the loss of mass and density in your jaw that follows tooth loss. Your body will stop sending doses of calcium and phosphorus to the jaw around the missing roots, which causes the jaw to weaken and lead to an aged appearance. This also necessitates the periodic replacement of your bridges and dentures. But with dental implants, we insert a post that acts as a new tooth root and stimulates the growth of the jawbone to keep it intact, and ensure your new teeth can last for decades to come with proper care and attention.
Preparing Your Smile
To get started, our team will carefully examine your smile with digital technology, so we can see if additional teeth need to be extracted, and also choose the best angle, position, and depth to insert your new roots. If your jaw is too weak to support dental implants, we could strengthen it with procedures like grafting or a sinus lift, so you can support new teeth.
Anesthesia and Sedation
We know the idea of oral surgery can be uncomfortable for people, especially if they have dental anxiety. We understand, and we take steps to ensure you are comfortable throughout the procedure. For example, our team will administer a local anesthesia to the area to keep you comfortable. We also have three different sedation options available, and will choose one based on your age, weight, medical history, and anxiety levels. We will help you enter a deep state of calm with no memory of the procedure, even if you have a serious case of dental anxiety. We want to ensure you have a positive treatment experience, and leave with a full smile if possible!
Placing Your New Tooth Roots
Our team will use digital surgical guides to help with the placement of the dental implants, so we ensure they sit at the right angles and positions to support new roots. We can place one to address an individual missing tooth or use several to secure a bridge, full, or partial denture.
Securing Crowns and Dentures
We take steps to custom-make the portions that keep your new tooth or teeth. For an individual dental implant, we can use a custom crown to complete it. For multiple missing teeth, we can offer custom bridges or dentures, so you have a full smile that looks and functions like natural teeth, and never slips when you eat or speak. If you have any questions about how our team will address missing teeth with one or more of our custom and lifelike dental implants, then contact our team today. We can still see you before the year comes to a close and the holiday season gets too hectic. You can also use your 2024 dental insurance benefits and health savings account funds before they expire at the end of the year. You deserve a full and beautiful smile, and our team is ready to help make it possible!
Enjoy a Full Smile Again with Your Brooklyn, NY, Periodontist
Our team wants to help address missing teeth and secure a new smile. To schedule an appointment and start the process of replacing your missing teeth, contact your Brooklyn, NY, periodontist by calling (718) 444-3800.
