A smile is first thing people see when meeting you. It is important to properly take care of your smile throughout your life so that you continue have a bright white smile. Even if you take care of your teeth all your life, there are still time where you may need to replace some. This is why there are dental implants. Land O Lakes residents that are needing to replace some of their ‘not so perfect’ teeth with new teeth go for dental implants every time.
Unlike dentures, dental implants are new teeth that are surgically added to your mouth. This is a great alternative to dentures and are a lot less of a hassle than dealing with dentures daily. It is a bit more expensive than traditional dentures but is worth it each and every time.
Step 1: Once you see your dentist and everything is approved, the first step is surgically adding the implant into the jaw. This part of the implant almost looks like a screw and sits in place tight replacing the roots of natural teeth.
Step 2: The next step is adding the abutment to the dental implant which hangs out from the top of the gum line. This allows the crown to be placed and made secure.
Step 3: The final step is adding the crown. A crown is a fake tooth that looks natural and other than the fact that you didn’t grow it yourself, it acts as another other tooth.
Needing to replace teeth shouldn’t be something you put off doing. The price might not be cheap but it is worth saving your smile and removing a bad tooth from your mouth and not compromise more of your teeth – the way to go is always dental implants. Lutz is near one of our dental offices and we can help make sure you can get what you’re in need of. Whether that be working with insurance, or financing, there are always options! Never settle for a smile you’re not proud of and instead get have a smile that can shine bright!
*Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of Anchor Dental Care*