Dental Implants: One Fix for Many Problems

It’s estimated that over 3 million Americans now have dental implants and the number is steadily rising. Many dentist offices across the dental implantscountry now offer this restorative treatment, including the team at North Park Family Dentist in Columbus, OH. The reason why so many dentists now recommend dental implants is that they are a lasting and reliable solution for many different common dental problems. 

What Are Dental Implants?
In the mid-20th century, a surgeon discovered that when a piece of titanium is added to bone tissue the two fuse together as one. This discovery eventually led to the use of titanium as implants to replace teeth. When the metal implant (which resembles a screw) is inserted into healthy bone tissue, within a few months the bone fuses with the implant and holds it in place. A crown is added to the top that is shaped and colored to fit your smile.

A Fix for Many Problems
Dental implants are a miracle solution of sorts for Columbus patients who have a variety of tooth-related problems. Here is a list of some of the problems that dental implants can permanently fix:

  • Individual missing teeth and rows of teeth (implant-supported dentures).
  • Deeply stained or discolored teeth.
  • Decayed teeth that can’t be helped with a root canal.
  • Persistent problems with denture devices.

Dental implants can also help stop the loss of healthy bone tissue in the jaw. They are an all-in-one solution for patients who have common dental health problems.

Long Term Benefits of Implants
Patients who have dental implants enjoy many long-term benefits. For one, they don’t have to worry about the replacement tooth falling out at unexpected times since it is firmly rooted. Since the crown on the implant is a solid and durable material that isn’t connected to nerves, patients don’t have to worry about cavities, discoloration or tooth pain. They also don’t have to have the crown replaced for 15 years or longer.

Ask Your Dentist about Implants
There’s a good chance that the dental concern you’re experiencing can be fixed with dental implants. Call North Park Family Dentist in Columbus, OH at (706) 507-0606 today to schedule an exam.

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