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Dental Implants services offered in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA
What is a dental implant?
A dental implant is a permanent solution to a missing tooth or teeth. A dental implant is a metal post inserted into your jawbone to replace a missing tooth root. A crown or bridge is affixed to this post via an abutment.
Implants are an effective solution for people who have lost a tooth due to decay, gum disease, or injury.
Why are dental implants a superior choice?
If you’re a candidate for dental implants, you can be confident that they’re a superior choice compared with dentures, which often slip and slide and compromise speech and chewing. Dental implants use state-of-the-art materials and fill in gaps in your smile, functionally and aesthetically.
Dental implants offer the following benefits:
- Permanent solution
- Comfortable fit
- Natural appearance
- Jawbone support
- Cost-effectiveness
- Preservation of facial structure and volume
Dental implants don’t slip or need messy adhesives. They eliminate the need for partial dentures, provide support for implant-supported dentures, and won’t affect neighboring teeth. You can have an implant to replace one tooth or multiple teeth.
Who is a good candidate for dental implants?
After an evaluation of your oral health, the dental team can determine if you’re a good candidate for implants. They consider if:
- You’re missing one or more teeth
- Your gums are healthy
- Your jaw has finished growing
- You want to replace a bridge
- You desire a permanent solution
The team reviews all the pros and cons of dental implants to help you decide if they’re an option for missing teeth.
How do I care for my dental implant?
The team at WPD Dental Group has years of experience in placing dental implants. These are long-lasting restorations. Ensure they stay with you for a lifetime by practicing proper hygiene. That means maintaining good habits such as brushing your teeth twice per day with a soft brush and nonabrasive toothpaste. Floss every day.
Dental implants are permanently set in your mouth and act like natural teeth — you don’t have to remove them to keep them clean.
Choosing a dental implant to replace a missing tooth changes your smile and your life. To learn more, book an appointment online with WPD Dental Group or schedule with a phone call.