Dental Implants Near Me in Taunton

Dental Implants Near Me

Are you considering a dental implant? Dental implants are a good
option for patients who have missing teeth. Whether you lost a tooth to
cavities or to a dental injury, we can give you an artificial functional
tooth using a dental implant treatment.

People who have some missing teeth might feel too shy to smile or
talk to others. This affects many areas of their lives including
building healthy relationships. Additionally, biting irregularities
caused by tooth loss can have a negative effect on eating habits,
leading to secondary health problems like malnutrition.

Dental implants replace missing tooth roots and create the foundation
for artificial crown placement. They are strong and can be used for
biting and chewing food.

Dental implants can help replace teeth that were lost as a result
of:

• Tooth decay

• Root canal failure

• Gum disease (Periodontitis)

• Trauma to the mouth (tooth injury)

• Excessive wear and tear

• Congenital defects

Before a dental implant

Any underlying oral health issues must first be managed before
implantation may be considered. Common issues such as tooth decay and
gum disease can make treatment less effective. If you have gum disease
or cavities, treat the conditions first.

During a dental implant

Your surgeon makes a cut on the gum to access your jawbone. The
surgeon will then carefully drill the jawbone into the right diameter
and insert the implant. The surgeon then closes the cut. The whole
procedure is painless because local anesthetic is used. Sometimes
sedation is also administered.

After a dental implant

A general dentist can place the crown once you start to heal.
Delaying the crown placement for too long may cause infection. If you
are a smoker, your dentist will advise you to quit, as smokers have a
higher risk of implant failure. Smoking can affect osseointegration, the
process by which a dental implant anchors to the jaw bone.

Reach us to schedule a dental implant consultation.