With proper care, teeth should last a lifetime. Unfortunately this is often not the case, many people neglect their teeth, they fail to brush regularly and see a dentist for routine checkups. Even those people that do care for their teeth can accidently have a tooth knocked out or lose a tooth from an infection.
Years ago there were two solutions available when teeth were missing; one was a denture, the other a bridge. Neither of these solutions was perfect, dentures often slipped and made talking difficult while a bridge required the teeth on either side of the gap to be ground down which of course weakened them. The ultimate solution is dental implants in Downtown Chicago.
What is a dental implant?
Dentures and bridges are surface solutions, dentures ride on your gums while a bridge relies on other teeth. A dental implant is actually a replacement tooth root made from titanium. The dentist prepares the site by drilling a hole directly into the jaw bone; the implant is screwed into the hole and allowed to heal. Total integration of bone and implant will take a number of months but once the implant is solid, a crown is placed on top. The result is a replacement tooth which looks the same, acts the same and feels the same as the tooth it replaced.
Benefits of dental implants:
- Durable: Dental implants in Downtown Chicago will last a life time with regular care.
- Convenient: NO longer will you have to hold your denture in place with adhesive, dental implants do not come out; they are every bit as good as natural teeth.
- Comfortable: You can eat what you want, dental implants do not slip nor do they impede your speech.
- Appearance: It is virtually impossible to tell the difference between a dental implant and a natural tooth, you can smile with confidence.
Dental implants in Downtown Chicago can be used to replace one tooth or all teeth; they can also be used as anchors for removable dentures.
There are many real advantages to dental implants in Downtown Chicago. To discuss the procedure in detail you are invited to make an appointment with South Loop Dental Specialists. Like us on our facebook page.
