Many patients who have unfortunately lost a tooth (or teeth) over the years may feel like they’ll never have the chance to restore their once-great smile. Even replacing teeth with dentures may not be the right fit for everyone. However, as your trusted cosmetic dentist in San Diego and La Mesa, CA, we at Smilehaven Dental Center are proud to provide a tooth restoration treatment that’s sure to lead to a healthier and more beautiful smile: dental implants.
Dental implants are basically small Zirconium posts that are used as the replacement for the roots of a missing tooth. These implants are inserted into the jawbone while a patient is under local anesthesia. This surgical procedure is minor and very routine. Over time, the implant will fuse to the jawbone. After it has properly fused, we’ll place a lifelike crown on top of the implant that’s custom-made to match the rest of the teeth.
Dental implants aren’t only capable of replacing one tooth either – they can be used to replace multiple teeth as well. At Smilehaven Dental Center, we’re able to provide a wide variety of tooth replacement solutions that include:
Dental implants offer many benefits, including the following:
One of the other great things about dental implants is that they need the exact same maintenance that the rest of your teeth do. This is important though; you’ll still need to brush them and floss them along with your other teeth. A lack of proper oral care can cause your gums to swell and your jawbone to start receding. If your jawbone begins to recede, this can weaken the implants and potentially even create the need for the implant to be eventually removed. We recommend that you come in at least twice a year to ensure the health of both your teeth and your implants. With proper care, a dental implant can last a lifetime!
Contact our San Diego dentists at SmileHaven Dental Center in La Mesa to discuss the best course of treatment for a missing tooth. Our premier San Diego holistic dentists treat patients with dental implant restorations from La Mesa, Spring Valley, Santee, Lakeside, and many other surrounding communities.
One of the things that sets us apart from other La Mesa and El Cajon, CA cosmetic dentists is that we place a strong emphasis on holistic dentistry. If you’re unfamiliar with the term, holistic dentistry is a focus on a person’s entire body during dental care instead of just the mouth. We utilize bio-compatible whole body dentistry and think about how your dental condition and our treatment will affect your systemic health. We’re strong believers that a person’s oral health is deeply tied with his or her systemic health and with the help of our holistic dentistry, we’ll have both your mouth and your body feeling as good as ever!
