Living with a missing or failing tooth presents daily challenges that take a toll on your confidence. You may feel self-conscious about eating, talking, or smiling in front of others because of your missing tooth. You may also have difficulty chewing and eating the foods you once enjoyed. The good news is that there are excellent solutions for tooth replacement, and dental implants may be the solution you’re looking for. Here’s why dental implants in Odessa are so effective.
What is a Dental Implant?
A dental implant is essentially comprised of three parts. A biocompatible titanium post is surgically placed into your bone to take the place of your root, and create a foundation for your new tooth, or porcelain crown. After the appropriate healing time has passed, your new tooth is attached to your implant with an abutment. At Boyles General Dentistry, Dr. Franklin Boyles has over forty years of experience in crafting beautiful and aesthetically appealing implant crowns for patients, so no one will ever know you were missing a tooth.
The Benefits of Dental Implants
A missing tooth greatly affects your oral health. Without a root to support, your bone begins to deteriorate. Without a replacement tooth, your healthy remaining teeth begin to shift into the open space, putting them at risk for fractures and other damage. Dental implants are a very successful and reliable treatment, and this is because they replace both your tooth and your root, which protects the integrity of your oral health.
Your new tooth offers the same function that you had with your natural tooth, which means you can enjoy talking, smiling, eating and chewing once again. Implants are also easy to take care of, as you’ll be able to brush and floss as you were always used to doing. Implants are also aesthetically pleasing and naturally complement your smile.
With a 95% success rate, implants are a reliable choice, and our doctors can determine if you’re a candidate for implants with an x-ray and examination. If implants don’t happen to be in your future, we’re happy to discuss other options for tooth replacement with you.
Your beautiful new smile awaits! Contact Boyles General Dentistry to schedule your consultation and learn about the possibilities for your smile.