Dental Implants

Rapidly becoming the standard of care, dental implants are ideal for treating missing teeth, creating attachments for bridges, or securing dentures. Natural teeth don't need to be altered to restore spaces with implants, making them a more conservative choice than a traditional bridge when restoring something like a single missing tooth. All teeth stimulate the bones of your jaw keeping it healthy and strong. But when teeth are removed, that stimulation ceases and causes the body to reabsorb the bone that held that tooth in place. This results in bone loss and significantly ages your facial features. However, because implants will actually become part of your body (a process known as osseointegration), they have the distinct advantage of preserving the bone that they are placed into. Preventing this loss of bone helps tremendously to maintain proper facial tissue contours and lip support. So dental implants do more than simply replace teeth. They also restore your smile and prevent the onset of early aging. If your gums and jawbones are healthy, you are very likely an ideal candidate for dental implants, so speak with Dr. Reed about your treatment options.