More Info on Getting Dental Implants in Fort Lauderdale

Our Fort Lauderdale patients ask us all the time about getting dental implants. Here is some quick information for you.

If you lose one or more teeth due to periodontal disease (gum disease) – or for a host of other reasons – you’re in luck because dental implants are changing the way people recover from missing teeth.

And while dental implants have been around for a number of years, the advances in implants within the last 5-10 years has really changed – dental implants now are great products that offer a great solution for many people.

What is an Implant?

An implant is a metal anchor that is placed in the jawbone. It’s secure and acts as a foundation to support replacement teeth by using crowns, bridges or it can be used to secure a removable appliance.

The best part? These days, replacement teeth will look, feel and function just like natural teeth. Once you have the implants and replacement teeth put in, no one will know you have them.

The dental implants used by most dentists and dental specialists are “root-form implants”. That means that they are used to replace natural tooth roots in areas of the mouth where teeth are missing.

There are many benefits to having dental implants. When teeth are lost, ongoing shrinkage of the jawbone occurs, which can cause the face to look older. This shrinkage can also make the correct fit of a partial or full denture difficult. Placing implants can slow or stop this process. Dental implants also offer a tremendous improvement in comfort, speech ability, eating and convenience over conventional partial and full dentures.

Why Should You Replace Missing Teeth

The American Academy of Periodontology explains it pretty well…”There are actually several negative consequences of missing some or all of your teeth. First, missing teeth will affect the esthetics of your face.

Not only will your smile be affected by the gaps from missing teeth, but if you’re missing too many teeth, the skin around your mouth won’t be supported properly and will start to sag, making your appear older than you are. Additionally, missing teeth will make it more difficult to chew your food properly and may even affect the way you speak. Finally, missing even one tooth may have emotional consequences; many people feel less confident about their smile when they are missing teeth.

If you are currently missing any of your teeth, consider replacing them with dental implants, which can look and feel just like natural teeth.”

Live in Fort Lauderdale – Do You Need Implants?

If you have questions for a periodontist regarding implants and your decision to get them, please contact our offices – we’d be happy to talk more with you!

Deerfield Beach office: (954) 427-5700