When it comes to restoring your smile, nothing beats the durability, aesthetic appeal, and functionality of dental implants. Especially in beautiful Orange Beach, Alabama, where the sun always shines and people are always ready to flash a bright, confident smile. Dental implants are a permanent solution for missing teeth. They are surgically placed into your jawbone, where they serve as the roots of missing teeth. The titanium in the implants fuses with your jawbone, ensuring the implants won't slip, make noise or cause bone damage the way fixed bridgework or dentures might.
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Why Should I Get Dental Implants?
Living in Orange Beach, you know the importance of a radiant smile. Dental implants not only enhance your smile but also restore your oral health. They're the next best thing to your natural teeth. Unlike dentures, which can feel uncomfortable and look less natural, dental implants feel and function just like your real teeth. They're robust and stable, allowing you to eat, talk, and smile with confidence. Plus, dental implants are designed to last. With proper care, they can last a lifetime, making them a cost-effective solution in the long run.
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Dental implants preserve your youthful appearance my maintaining your natural jawbone.
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The Benefits Of Dental Implants
Improved Appearance
Dental implants look and feel just like your own teeth. Since they are designed to fuse with bone, they become permanent. This significantly enhances your appearance, giving you a natural and radiant smile that you can confidently showcase around Orange Beach.
Enhanced Oral Health
Unlike tooth-supported bridges, dental implants don't require reducing other teeth. Because nearby teeth are not altered to support the implant, more of your own teeth are left intact, improving long-term oral health. Individual implants also allow easier access between teeth, improving oral hygiene.
Durability and Convenience
Dental implants are incredibly durable and will last many years. With good care, many implants last a lifetime. They also eliminate the embarrassing inconvenience of removing dentures, as well as the need for messy adhesives to keep them in place.
The Dental Implant Treatment Process
Initial Consultation
In your initial consultation, Dr. McLemore will thoroughly examine your teeth and gums and evaluate bone density and quantity. This may involve X-rays and computer tomography scans (CT scans) to ensure there is sufficient bone structure for placing the implant, and to determine exactly where the implant should be placed.
Implant Placement
During the implant placement process, the dental implant, made of titanium, is surgically placed into the jawbone. It acts as a replacement for the root of the missing tooth. This procedure is typically performed under local anesthesia.
Healing and Growth
Once the implant is placed, the healing process begins. This phase, known as osseointegration, can take several months. During osseointegration, the jawbone grows around the dental implant, securing it in place.
Frequently Asked Questions
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