Dental Implants, What You Need To Know

Dental Implants Provide Durability With Functionality

At Crosby Family Dental we want to offer as much comfort to our patients as possible. We understand that visiting the dentist is not always the most fun thing to do, and can cause a patient quite a bit of anxiety. Our focus is to make your dental visit as comfortable and stress-free as possible, and we feel that by explaining our procedures we will do just that. Dental implants isn’t a term most people feel comfortable discussing, but today that is exactly what we are going to do.

What Is a Dental Implant?

A dental implant, in the simplest of terms, is an artificial tooth root that is placed into a patient’s gum. The implant is rooted to the patient’s jaw bone, and is used to hold a replacement tooth (or teeth) in place. Implants are used in cases where the patient’s natural tooth root has died or is dying due to an injury, gum disease, or another affliction that has caused damage to the root. Before the advent of the dental implant, the only option available to patients who had lost a tooth were to get an artificial bridge or dentures. While both of these options took care of the cosmetic issue of a missing tooth, they could not offer the structural support found in modern dental implants.

What Are the Benefits of Dental Implants?

There are many advantages to getting a dental implant to replace a tooth, and below we have listed a few of the most common.

• Convenience: One of the most beneficial aspects of a dental implant, as compared to dentures or bridges, is convenience. Because the dental implant directly attaches to the patient’s jaw, the replacement tooth is as secure as a normal tooth. This means that no food is off limits, and the patient can rest assured that the implant will not come out.

• Durability: Compared to all other tooth replacement options, dental implants are some of the most durable. Most dental implants are made of titanium, which is not only extremely durable, but is also a biocompatible material to the human body.

• Cosmetics: Nobody wants to have a tooth missing. It’s a cosmetic eyesore that can affect self esteem and how others view you. Dental implants fix this issue by delivering a quality tooth replacement that is virtually indistinguishable from a normal tooth.

• Health: Dental implants, unlike bridges which are supported by the surrounding teeth, do not require the manipulation of the surrounding teeth. With a bridge, the surrounding teeth must be reduced in order for the bridge to properly fit. By leaving more of your natural teeth intact, dental implants are the healthiest option to tooth replacement in regards to overall oral health.

We hope that this short blog has helped you to get a better grasp on what exactly a dental implant is. Here at Crosby Family Dental in Crosby, Texas, we feel that knowledge is power, and by giving our patients a little more knowledge we empower them to make the best decision possible when it comes to their oral health. If you or a loved one are in need of a dental implant, or any other dental service, contact us today to set up an appointment. We have the knowledge, skills, and resources to handle all of your dental needs.

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