Who is a Good Candidate for Dental Implants?

Dental ImplantAre you wondering whether your smile could benefit from dental implants?

If you are an adult who is faced with tooth loss then chances are good that you are doing a little online research to figure out what dental treatment would work best for you and your needs. Here in Costa Mesa, CA, our cosmetic dentists Dr. Sanacore, Dr. Kunert, and Dr. DeBourg-Shilaimon are happy to sit down with you and discuss your options. One amazing way to replace one or more teeth is through a long-term tooth replacement known as a dental implant.

What is a dental implant?

Simply put, an implant is an artificial tooth root. Of course, the implant doesn’t look like real tooth roots but rather it’s a small metal post that is surgically placed into the jawbone where it functions like tooth roots. An implant provides the perfect, stable foundation from which to support a false tooth, making sure that the tooth doesn’t move or shift around.

What are the benefits of dental implants?

Dental implants offer a variety of unique and wonderful benefits that you too can enjoy if you get this tooth loss treatment in Costa Mesa, CA. Here are just some of the benefits of dental implants:

  • They are the next best thing to a real tooth
  • They could last the rest of your life
  • They fully restore chewing and speaking
  • They can withstand your jaw’s powerful chewing forces
  • They are easy to maintain and care for
  • They preserve your jawbone and prevent bone loss
  • They also preserve your facial structure
  • They prevent teeth from shifting into the open gap

As you can see, dental implants offer a myriad of advantages for your oral health. It’s important that you don’t wait to seek treatment from one of our Costa Mesa, CA, general dentists, as tooth loss can easily lead to other problems such as bone loss. The sooner you start evaluating your treatment options the better.

Who is a good candidate for dental implants?

Most healthy adults will find that dental implants are right for them. We will need to make sure that you are in good health and that you maintain great oral health. Smokers, those with a weak immune system, and women wanting to become pregnant are not ideal candidates for implants.

Here at Harbor Mesa Dental Care in Costa Mesa, CA, we are dedicated to helping you achieve the perfect smile, no matter whether that’s through a simple teeth whitening or by placing dental implants. If you are interested in learning more about dental implants and whether you’re an ideal candidate for treatment then schedule a no-risk consultation with us today.

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