Odessa Implant Dentist

What would your life be like if you could smile with confidence once again? How would it feel to walk into a restaurant and be able to order whatever you want without thinking twice about it? These are the things we take for granted that a person with one or more missing teeth has to think about every day. At Boyles General Dentistry, we want you to know that there is hope! Your Odessa implant dentist has solutions for you.

Missing Teeth Affect Oral Health

Did you know that besides your confidence, your missing teeth are also affecting your oral health? When your root is missing, your bone has nothing to support and it will begin to dissolve, or resorb. When your tooth is missing, your remaining healthy teeth will begin to shift into the open space, causing your bite to misalign and putting your teeth at risk for fractures and other damage. A missing tooth causes a downward spiral that actually leads to more tooth loss.

What is a Dental Implant?

By far the best tooth replacement option that dentistry has to offer is the dental implant, and this is because it replaces both your root and your tooth. This is a benefit that no other replacement option can offer.

In order to restore your root, a titanium post is surgically placed into your bone and given the appropriate time to heal and integrate. This not only creates a firm foundation for your new tooth, it also helps to keep your bone stimulated and healthy.

Your new tooth is a customized porcelain crown that attaches to the post with an abutment. Because an implant closely mimics your natural tooth, you’ll enjoy the same function you had before. This means that you can brush, smile, eat, chew, and talk with ease once again. Implants are easy to take care of, and they offer great longevity as with excellent home care and regular dental checkups they can potentially last for many years, even a lifetime in some cases.

Am I a Candidate for Dental Implants?

Dental implants do require a couple of factors to be in place in order to be successful, and those are:

• The patient has enough healthy bone structure to support the dental implant
• The patient is in good overall health

Dr. Franklin Boyles or Dr. Stephen Boyles can determine if dental implants will work for your situation during a thorough examination and x-rays. Our doctors are able to both surgically place and restore your implant here in our Odessa office so you won’t have to go elsewhere for any part of your procedure. With over forty years of training and experience you can rest assured that your implant will be placed with accuracy and precision, ensuring its success and longevity.

Don’t let missing teeth keep you from living the life you deserve! Contact our office today to learn more about dental implants.