Dental Implants: Improving the Framework of Your Smile

If you have one tooth or multiple teeth that are failing and cannot be saved, extraction and replacement are the best options to consider. Today, dental implants are a sure-fire method used to restore the fullness of your smile and prevent spread of damage from decayed and failing teeth. Implants also strengthen your jaw; like any bone, your jaw can atrophy from lack of stimulation, causing regular dentures to slide and grow uncomfortable as this change occurs. Dental implants provide a solid foundation for both your smile and bone health.

Anatomy of the Implant

Dental implants consist of three parts: The implant itself serves as a titanium replacement for the tooth root, which is needed to strengthen the jaw. The abutment attaches to the implant and serves as an anchor for the new tooth, which is made to resemble the surrounding teeth. Your prosthetic tooth, whether a single crown or more comprehensive restoration, can be made from porcelain, which is stain resistant and reflects light just like a natural tooth.

Dental implants can also be used to support dentures, whether by attachment that snap on an off or through permanent screw-retained attachments. These fixed dentures are only removable during routine cleaning at your dental office.

Benefits of Dental Implants

Dental implants provide the following benefits for patients looking to fill the gaps in their smile:

• Reinforced biting and chewing for improved digestion
• With the gap(s) filled, neighboring teeth will no longer shift toward the vacant spot
• A healthy-looking smile and improved confidence

Dental implants replace tooth roots and help retain the full ness of your jaw, preventing resorption through normal chewing function. If bone atrophy has already occurred, dental implants are still viable treatments that strengthen the jawbone and prevent further problems. In extreme cases, bone grafting can be performed in conjunction with the implant procedure to create a strong foundation for health and wellness.

Regardless of what unique pre-treatment you may require, the end result is natural-looking and feeling that and add years of function and appealing aesthetic to your smile.

It’s Never Too Late to Improve Your Smile

If you’re missing teeth and you have noticed a change in facial shape due to the diminishing strength of your jawbone, please consult with our office and learn more about dental implants.  Even if you’ve been told you aren’t candidate for implants due to current bone health problems, there are always options that can lead to a healthy reversal of current conditions.

Contact Dr. Yeary for more information on what implants can do for you.

Questions to Bring to your Cosmetic Dental Consultation

Dr. Mason Yeary has a passion for transforming patients’ smiles with cosmetic dental procedures.  With so many choices available in terms of treatments and materials, our cosmetic dentist and team are prepared to correct a diverse array of aesthetic problems.

Cosmetic dentistry has seen vast advances in the last few years.  You have many choices and should be educated before deciding what type of procedure will fit your needs. Your consultation is a perfect opportunity to talk to Dr. Yeary and bring up any of those questions or concerns. We are here to help you with questions that include:

• Will you need to be sedated? 
• What is the procedure like?
• Will it take more than one visit? 
• How long does the procedure last?
• What is the recovery time if any?

If you’re considering a complex or multi-step treatment, you may also want to know what to expect in time off work, if any, and how to ensure you are comfortable during healing processes.
For a truly personalized experienced, and to ensure you understand expectations, be sure to ask:

• How do results vary?
• What is the right choice for me?

Dr. Yeary wants your teeth to be bright and to protect your oral health in the long-term. It is the very foundation of this dental practice to meet the individual needs of our patients. Dr. Yeary and his staff take a individualized approach to your treatment plan. Ask about treatment options to fit your goals, which may include:

Whitening: In-office and Take-Home Bleaching

Veneers: Durable and natural looking porcelain or chair-side dental bonding
Dental crowns: Completely tooth-colored and made from porcelain (no metal components included)
Implants: Implant placement and restorations with crowns, bridges, and dentures
White fillings: Completely seamless treatment for cavities

Procedure recommendations vary depending on level of staining or damage to teeth, soft tissue health, bone health, budget, and goals. Dr. Yeary customizes each treatment plan to individual patients.

Ready to schedule your consultation? Be sure to visit our Smile Gallery to see the transformations possible under our care. When you’re ready to visit our office and speak to our dentist, call us for your appointment. We look forward to providing you with your best smile ever!