Missing teeth leave an unsightly gap in your smile and cause more dental problems when they aren't replaced. At Burton Dental Associates, Dr. Aretha Yamusah provides dental implants to restore smiles. Dental implants are the best option for tooth replacement. Come see us in Grand Rapids, MI, if you are missing teeth.
Implants are strong
The first step to getting a dental implant is minor surgery to place the implant post in the jaw bone. After this surgery, you heal for a period of several weeks. During a process called osseointegration, the jaw bone fuses to the implant, giving it strength.
Implants restore function to the mouth
Missing teeth can cause many other dental problems. When a tooth is missing it can cause problems with chewing and speaking, and if it is left missing, over time the strength of the jawbone in that area will become compromised. Getting a dental implant actually strengthens the jaw bone because it fuses to the implant.
Implants revive your smile
Ceramic crowns are designed to be as strong as and blend in perfectly with your natural teeth. During the healing period, while the implant is fusing to the jawbone, you wear a temporary tooth cap and your custom restoration is fabricated. At a final appointment, your permanent crown is placed and you leave the office with a new tooth!
When you have an implant it's important to keep up a great oral hygiene routine at home. Your Grand Rapids, MI, dentist will recommend brushing for two minutes twice a day and flossing at least once a day. Make sure you floss in the area of the crown and remove all debris. If you are a teeth grinder in your sleep, your dentist may recommend a nightguard to protect the new crown.
Dental implants fill the gap in your smile and restore function to the mouth. Dr. Yamusah of Burton Dental Associates is here for you if you are missing teeth. Contact us for an appointment in Grand Rapids, MI, at (616) 455-9900.