Dental Implants are a necessary fixture when you lose a tooth

Unfortunately, even if we take the best care of our teeth we are still at risk of accidental injury which can inflict our teeth. You never know when you might fall down the stairs or be in an accident of some sort, that’s why it’s a good idea to have an emergency dental plan in place.

Organizing your emergency dental plan

Much like ‘Fire Plans’ emergency dental plans can give you a better chance of maintaining your health and the health of your family. Emergency dental plans are much easier to put in place as you only need to have a practice number ready on hand and know the address. As Curtis Couch is dedicated to your dental health we have taken the liberty to organize a quick dental emergency plan for you.
  1. If you have lost a tooth, place it in the hollow of your cheek or in a glass of milk for transportation
  2. Bite down on rag to compress the wound if it’s bleeding
  3. Call Curtis Couch on 805 497 8077 to notify us of your emergency
  4. Immediately Rush to Curtis Couch located at 216 Lombard Street, Thousand Oaks, CA

To always be prepared print this plan out and stick it on the side or front of your fridge.

Sometimes it isn’t possible to preserve your natural tooth despite the extensive measures that will be taken by us at Curtis Couch. In the event your body rejects the re-implantation of your natural tooth we will most likely recommend dental implants as a means to rectify the gap and restore your perfectly pearly white smile.

Not replacing a missing tooth can result in bone loss

It is imperative that you replace any missing teeth as having a gap in your mouth can cause your jaw bone to recede. Bone loss is an inconvenient and extremely damaging ailment which can be tricky and grueling to amend as most often patients will have to have bone grafts to restore the strength of the bone. Bone loss can also be caused by periodontitis (gum disease). In order to avoid bone loss and other health concerns it is recommended that you visit Curtis Couch at least twice a year, or more often if you have a history of periodontitis or a weak jaw.

Avoid bone loss by installing dental implants

Dental implants are an everyday procedure here at Curtis Couch in Thousand Oaks. Our primary dentist and secondary dentists are dedicated to reinvigorating your smile by replacing any gaps with new, synthetic but completely natural looking teeth. Dental implants decrease your risk of bone loss as they are secured utilizing a titanium post which is biocompatible and thus will meld with your jawbone to retain and improve bone strength and density. Bone needs to be stimulated in order to maintain its strength and that’s why it is so imperative that you always fill in a gap if you have a missing tooth. Dental Implants can help reinvigorate your life and your smile as well as fight bone loss The dental implant procedure can restore your smile confidence as well as:
  • Restore structure to your mouth/jaw 
  • Restore functionality of the jaw and mouth to improve chewing and speaking
  • Perfect and improve the cosmetic appeal of your smile 
If you would like to find out more about Curtis Couch’s dental implants please visit us at our Thousand Oaks location or book an appointment by contacting us here.