Dental implants are an increasingly popular treatment for people who have lost teeth due to infection, decay, injury, or who require tooth replacement for some other reason. Dental implants not only improve the appearance of your smile by filling in the gaps, but they also preserve your oral health by preventing tissue recession. Dr. Ray Becker of Howard County Smiles in Columbia, MD has many years of experience performing dental implant surgery at Howard County Smiles.
Dental implants begin with a titanium posts designed to mimic the roots of natural teeth. The implant is surgically installed in the jaw bone and will then have a prosthetic tooth mounted on top. A single dental implant can be used to replace one missing tooth, or multiple dental implants can be embedded to secure a denture to recreate full arch of missing teeth.
Dental implants are the most natural way to replace missing teeth, providing patients with many advantages over traditional tooth replacement options such as bridges or dentures. Dental implants support a natural bite and allow patients to enjoy a diet without restriction.
All those with missing teeth are potential candidates for the benefits of dental implants. If you’ve lost a tooth due to periodontal disease or tooth decay, you will be left with an empty space in your set of teeth. This is more than just unsightly as an empty space in the mouth can cause further tooth decay and bone loss. Implants help stabilize bone tissue, preventing teeth from shifting and facial structure from changing unlike dentures and bridges.
A dental implant is a permanent procedure that can last a lifetime. This is why you’ll want an experienced, highly-trained dentist like Dr. Becker of Howard County Smiles to install your dental implants. Dr. Becker believes in empowering his patients to own their oral health and have the smile of their dreams. To see if Dr. Becker would be a good fit to perform your dental implant procedure, schedule a consultation online or call 410.415.9013 today.
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