Dental Implants in Troy, NY
Not only does having an entire row of teeth add youth to a smile, but they are also essential for daily tasks like eating.
Missing teeth keep our patients from being satisfied with their smiles and limit their ability to eat, speak, and smile comfortably.
Dental implants can improve the cosmetic appearance of the patient's smile while also functioning like a natural tooth, allowing them to eat and drink normally.
What Are the Advantages of Dental Implants?
Dental implants replace missing teeth with natural-looking implants that function like natural teeth and come with many advantages:
- Dental implants don't require any special care beyond the patient's regular oral care routine, so long as they do it correctly.
- Dental implants help keep your mouth and face healthy too. They can help protect the health of the gums, jawbone, and other teeth remaining in the mouth.
- They are a long-lasting solution to tooth loss.
- They do not slip or come loose like dentures, allowing patients to be more confident in their teeth.
What Is the Dental Implant Process?
The dental implant process is done in two stages. First, the dentist implants a titanium post into the socket where the tooth used to be. This will take 3-8 months to heal as the titanium rod fuses with the bone.
Once the implant heals, it will provide a solid support for a restoration tooth that our dentist will place at a later date.
The dentist can also place several implants along a section of the gums, allowing them to replace entire rows of teeth with dentures.
Once the process is completed, patients can use their dental implants like regular teeth, returning quality to their daily lives and beauty to their smiles.
Am I a Good Candidate for a Dental Implant? 
If you are missing one or more teeth in a row and are looking to fill the gap in your smile, dental implants might be the right choice for you. They are permanent mouth fixtures that add function back to the patient's bite.
As long as the patient's gums and jaw are healthy enough to handle the implant process, they should be a good candidate for dental implants.
Patients with conditions like periodontal disease may not be good candidates for dental implants until the issue has been mitigated and controlled.
To know for sure, patients will have to meet with the dentist for a thorough dental examination that may include x-rays.
Brunswick Dental Implant Specialists
Dr. Chi and his professional team at Evergreen Dental Care proudly service Brunswick, Tamarack, Troy, Wynanskil, and their neighbors, providing the highest quality dental implants. Our team wants to help fill out your smile.
If you are interested in learning more about dental implants or scheduling an exam, don't hesitate to contact us.
