Living without a tooth brings all kinds of daily challenges. Chewing and eating are difficult and sometimes even painful, and if you can't chew the healthy foods you used to enjoy, this could impact your nutrition. You may also feel embarrassed about the appearance of your smile because of the gaps left by a missing tooth, especially when meeting someone new. Without a tooth replacement, you could face more tooth loss, which can cause you to feel hopeless.
The good news is that dental implants in Dumbo offer a tooth replacement solution that replaces your root and tooth, which is as close as you can get to a natural tooth. Here's what you should know about this innovative tooth replacement solution.
What Is the Dental Implant Process?
Getting a Dumbo dental implant to restore your smile starts with a consultation with one of our dentists to determine if it's the right treatment for your needs. Our dentists take x-rays and perform a thorough exam to determine if you're in good general health and have enough jawbone structure to support a dental implant.
If you decide to pursue implant dentistry, we'll schedule your placement surgery with one of our dentists. You'll work with the Leaf Dental team you already know and trust. After successful placement, your implant needs time to heal and integrate with your bone, which it does naturally because it's made of biocompatible titanium. The process takes about three to six months to complete.
Once your implant is fully integrated with your bone, our dentists will place your restoration. This may be a custom porcelain crown to restore one tooth, or a few implants can support a dental bridge or denture, which replaces multiple missing teeth or even an entire arch.
Do You Need Dental Implants in 11201?
If you'd like to learn more about dental implants, contact your Dumbo, Brooklyn dentist at Leaf Dental at (718) 285-3035 to book an evaluation.