You go in for your interview. As you smile at the interview, you can feel her staring at your mouth. She’s still smiling politely, but you can see that she’s judging you based on your missing teeth. You’re nervous for the rest of the interview, and you later wonder if a better smile would have won you the job.
You’re careful not to smile too widely in any of the photos on your dating profile, but when you meet your dates in person, they know. Are they horrified? Are they wondering why you’re missing teeth? Do they think less of you because your smile isn’t perfect?
If your missing teeth are affecting your career, your social life, or your ability to eat, life can feel hopeless. You need to replace your missing teeth, but you don’t want to damage healthy teeth to place a bridge. If you’re missing a few teeth and want an option that gives you great form and function, dental implants may be your best option.
A dental implant is a tooth replacement that replaces the entire tooth, including the root. This has the advantage of preserving your gums and jaw bone from further injury.
Most implants have three parts: a shaft, an abutment, and a crown. The crown is the top part of the prosthetic. It is made from a ceramic that looks and feels like your other teeth. The abutment connects the crown to the shaft, and the shaft replaces the root. It is surgically implanted in your jaw so that it provides a comfortable, secure replacement for your missing tooth.
After your initial consultation, you’ll have an appointment to place the shaft. The shaft must integrate with the surrounding bone, which takes 3 to 6 months. Once the mouth has healed, it's time to complete the implant with a crown. The crown is attached to the abutment and you have a brand new tooth that looks like it’s completely natural.
After the implant heals, the screw has become part of your mouth. Since they’re usually made of titanium, the ‘root’ of the implant will last for the rest of your life. Crowns last varying amounts of time depending on where they are in your mouth and how you use them – much like real teeth. Some crowns fail 10-15 years after placement. However, with an implant, replacing the crown is quick and painless.
You can get as many implants as you need throughout your life. Some people, who've had cancer or been in an accident, for example, may need a full-mouth restoration. Most patients only need one or two implants. They realize that implants are an excellent way to protect chewing and speaking functions while keeping an engaging, beautiful smile.
The only way to see if you’re a good candidate for implants is to come in for a consultation. Some people are ready for implants right away, others may need help fighting infection or restoring gums and jaws before their body can handle implants. Your smile, and your future, is important to our team. Call today and schedule a consultation so that you can start the implant process and have a smile that helps you achieve your dreams.
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Going to the dentist is rarely something you look forward to, however Dr. Low and his team do a fantastic job of making sure it's not something you have to dread. Over five years of service, I've received root canals, fillings, crowns, deep root scaling - you name it; and not only has all of the work held strong, the experience was the best I've had anywhere. The staff treats you like family, and they're always friendly, personable, and concerned for your comfort. Hard to imagine there's anywhere better in Clark County
I've being going to Above & Beyond for many years now and continue to get amazing service. The recepetionists, hygienists, and Dr. Low are professional and very friendly. They explain questions or concerns thoroughly and I have never felt pressured when making decisions.
Amazing team who really keep my personal goals of quality care in prolonging the life of my teeth and setting attainable goals to get them back to great health. They paid close attention to my hopes of keeping it affordable since I’m a single mom of one, my teeth have been the last of my priorities for the last three years due to finances. Thank you Above & Beyond Dentistry & Implants! Looking forward to a life long relationship with you all.
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