Quick Summary
A dental implant places a titanium rod into the jaw to act as a new tooth root, topped with an artificial tooth. The result works, looks and feels like a natural tooth, prevents neighbouring teeth from moving, and does not slip. Implants are placed under local anaesthetic. Minor swelling or minimal pain can follow and is usually managed with over-the-counter remedies, easing within a couple of days.
Failure to take good care of your teeth can result in tooth loss, and so can issues like trauma or aging. No matter why you lose a tooth or multiple teeth, you’ll want a secure, comfortable and attractive replacement. Dental implants come to the rescue with all of these benefits and more.
A dental implant involves placing a titanium rod into your jaw to provide a sturdy new root, and then topping it off with an artificial tooth. You’ll end up with a fully functional tooth that works, looks, and feels just like a natural tooth.
There are a number of advantages that dental implants bring:
- prevents movement of neighboring teeth
- does not negatively impact adjacent teeth
- looks aesthetically appealing
- does not slip or move in any way
- provides comfortable fit
- lasts a lifetime with proper care
- requires no special maintenance
Dental implants are inserted surgically while you are under local anesthesia, so you won’t feel anything during the procedure. There may be minor swelling or minimal pain that can be managed by over-the-counter remedies, and those side effects should dissipate within a couple of days. Risks are low and the long-term results are very good. The implant fuses with your body and you won’t even know it’s there once it has healed.
Ongoing care for your dental implant simply involves regular brushing and flossing, and dental checkups to ensure continued good oral health. You should be able to expect your fully restored smile to look and feel great for years to come.
Ready to transform your smile? Schedule your appointment today at our Billerica dental office.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the implant procedure hurt?
Dental implants are inserted surgically while you are under local anaesthesia, so you will not feel anything during the procedure itself. Afterwards there may be minor swelling or minimal pain that can be managed with over-the-counter remedies, and those effects should ease within a couple of days.
What does ongoing care for an implant involve?
Ongoing care is regular brushing and flossing plus dental check-ups to confirm continued good oral health. No special maintenance is needed beyond that.
What advantages do implants offer over other replacements?
An implant prevents the neighbouring teeth moving and does not negatively affect them, it does not slip or move, it fits comfortably, it looks natural, it lasts a lifetime with proper care, and it needs no special maintenance.
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