Improve Your Smile With Dental Implants

Dental ImplantThere are many side effects to tooth loss. The cosmetic issues are an obvious concern for many adults, but living with prolonged tooth loss can also have consequences for your oral and general health. The dentists at Harbor Mesa Dental Care in Costa Mesa, CA, recommend dental implants for full or partial tooth loss.

Dental Implants in Costa Mesa, CA

Implants act like a prosthetic that replaces the root of a missing tooth. The implant is made from a small, biocompatible titanium screw surgically placed in the socket of the missing tooth. Once in place, the implant begins to fuse with the bone tissue in the gums to prevent bone loss and spur the growth of healthy new bone tissue in a process known as osseointegration. After a short healing period, a cosmetic crown is attached, completing your smile. Implants are the only dental restoration that replaces the tooth's root and helps to prevent bone loss and the onset of periodontal (gum) disease.

Implants can accommodate varying degrees of tooth loss, from replacing a single tooth to supporting a set of dentures (with just a few implants). Although nothing can take the place of a natural tooth, implants can be described as the next best thing.

Am I Eligible for Dental Implants?

Implants are available for adult patients in good general health. In order to qualify, you'll also need enough bone density to support the implant. Implants generally have a very high success rate, but you must be able to maintain a rigorous oral hygiene routine at home and regular follow up care with the dentist.

Find a Dentist in Costa Mesa, CA

If you are ready to fix your smile and improve your oral health in the process, contact Harbor Mesa Dental Care to learn more about dental implants by calling (714) 825-0025 to schedule an appointment with one of our dentists today.

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