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One thing most human beings have in common is that, at some point, we will all likely experience tooth loss as adults. Even with the best oral hygiene, factors outside our control can affect our smiles. Tooth loss can occur because of accidents, injuries, and other culprits, such as decay and aging. Thanks to modern dentistry, dental implants provided by Dr. Robert Evelyn are one of the best solutions for tooth replacement.
Dental implants are a high-tech solution for replacing one or more missing teeth. A single dental implant replaces one missing tooth. Essentially, an implant is a prosthetic tooth that consists of three components: a titanium screw, an abutment, and a porcelain crown.
There are six essential steps involved in the process of getting dental implants.
Everyone loves to have a beautiful smile, and dental implants can give you back the smile you had before losing your tooth. An implant tooth is designed to look nearly identical to your natural teeth. But most importantly, you’ll have full functionality again for chewing and speaking clearly.
In addition to improving your smile and restoring your teeth’ functionality, dental implants have other benefits. When a person has a missing tooth, bone loss can occur in the jaw below the tooth. Replacing the tooth with an implant fixes this concern. Also, there is an increased risk of gum disease and a greater likelihood of decay and cavities in neighboring teeth.
Simply brush your teeth and floss as you did before. A Waterpik is ideal for cleaning around the implant. Best of all, you never have to worry about a cavity in your new tooth because dental implants are made with materials that do not decay.
If you’re wondering, “Dental implants—what are they?” Ocala, Florida’s Dr. Robert Evelyn, and the team at Ocala Smiles have answers. Call today at 352-867-7181 to schedule your consultation. You can also use our online form to book an appointment.