Do you want to replace missing teeth? Are you wondering what options are available to restore your full set of teeth?

Many people decide to replace their missing teeth because they are not happy with the appearance of missing teeth, or because they worry about what other people may think of missing teeth. However, the benefits of replacing missing teeth extend beyond appearance, as we regularly see here at our dentist Kallangur, Dakabin Dental.

If you have become accustomed to missing teeth, it can be easy to forget how a missing tooth can impact your chewing. It can be easy to ‘accept’ all the challenges missing teeth pose when it comes to chewing, eating, cleaning between the gap, and keeping your gums healthy. It can be easy to miss the connection between missing teeth and jaw pain.

Furthermore, not having missing teeth replaced can ultimately affect the shape of your cheek and jaws, as bone structure gradually shrinks.

For these reasons and others, dental implants are a popular treatment option for missing teeth at your local North Lake Dentist or Kallangur dental surgery. In this article, your local Dakabin dentist will be explaining what dental implants are and how they work.

What Are Dental Implants?

Dental implants are a screw-like structure, commonly made of titanium, that replaces the natural tooth roots of your missing teeth. They are installed within the jawbone and gum tissue by a Dakabin dental specialist. From this position, they act as an anchor or base for a dental crown to be fitted in place.  

A dental crown is a covering for a tooth or implant. It is frequently used with existing teeth that are damaged or fractured, which are no longer of full size. They are made to appear like your surrounding teeth, creating a natural and life-like appearance. This is also the case when they are fitted over a dental implant.

The jaw and gums will often require a period to adequately secure around the implant before the permanent crown can be bonded over the top. As such dental implants are not an immediate fix, but they are a long-lasting and long-term solution.

Can Anyone Get A Dental Implant?

Most people with missing teeth are eligible to get a dental implant. However, your dentist will be able to make specialised recommendations after reviewing your circumstances and assessing your teeth. It is important that you do not have certain underlying health conditions. Your dentist will be able to determine the suitability of dental implants for you.

Where Can I Get A Dental Implant In Dakabin?

If you want a dental implant in Dakabin, your best bet is to find a trusted dentist near me who has the experience, equipment, and community trust to undertake your dental implant procedure.

Dakabin Dental is proud to be helping members of the community restore their missing teeth, giving them back the confidence they deserve, reducing their discomfort, and restoring functionality to their mouth. Contact us today on (07) 3888 7752 or info@dakabindental.com to take the first step towards replacing your missing teeth.

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