Knowing your options when facing tooth loss
If you are faced with tooth loss it’s essential to know what the next best thing to your natural tooth is. Fortunately in almost every situation replacing missing teeth with a dental implant is the next best thing to your real teeth. Curtis R. Couch D.D.S in Thousand Oaks provides dental implants to help patients recapture the health and appearance of their smile.What is a dental implant?
A dental implant is a tiny titanium post which is placed into the jawbone where teeth are missing. The bone bonds with the titanium, creating a strong foundation for artificial teeth.You dental implant options
Missing teeth can be replaced with a dental implant that supports a:- Crown
- Bridge
A crown supported dental implant
A dental crown supported implant is often suitable for those who have experienced single tooth loss.A bridge supported dental implant
A bridge supported dental implant is suitable for people who have lost a number of teeth. While bridges can be a suitable option, it is important to support them with a dental implant the instance of several missing teeth in order to stimulate the jawbone.Protecting the jawbone
When you lose a tooth there’s nothing there to stimulate the jaw bone and so it gradually starts to shrink. Over time this can give your face a shrunken and aged appearance. A dental implant looks after your jaw bone health as chewing and biting stimulates the jaw bone promoting jaw bone density.
When you lose a tooth there’s nothing there to stimulate the jaw bone and so it gradually starts to shrink. Over time this can give your face a shrunken and aged appearance. A dental implant looks after your jaw bone health as chewing and biting stimulates the jaw bone promoting jaw bone density.