Did you know that studies have shown that over 26% of ALL Americans over the age of 65 have lost ALL their permanent teeth?
Missing teeth do more damage than you think.
When a tooth or multiple teeth are missing and the root or gum is exposed, this can lead to:
- Bone Deterioration
- Tooth Loss
- Gum Disease
- And much more!
Luckily, dental implant surgery, which has helped over 5 million Americans replace missing teeth, is currently offered by The Lakes Family Dental in Edinburg!
What Are Dental Implants?
As opposed to removable tooth appliances like dentures, dental implants permanently restore the teeth by fusing a small titanium fixture into the jawbone over a period of time.
Once the fixture is completely fused into the jawbone, it’s capped with a realistic artificial tooth.
They’re actually not teeth - but no one will be able to tell the difference! Dental implants can help:
- Save Bone Tissue
- Save Surrounding Teeth
- Boost Self-Confidence
- Support Pain-Free Eating & Speaking
These are just some of the benefits - we’ll dive into the rest later.
The Benefits of Dental Implants
Though there are realities to consider as with any oral procedure, the benefits of dental implants far outweigh the drawbacks.
Dental Implants are:
- More Durable Than Bridges or Dentures
- Can Last a Lifetime With Good Care
- Function and Look Like Real Teeth
Unlike dentures that are stuck in place with a messy adhesive, there’s no clicking or adhesive and your speech and eating ability will be unaffected.
No one will be able to tell the difference between your implants and your real teeth, not even you!
When one or more permanent teeth are lost, there is a greatly increased chance of:
- Oral Disease
- Tooth Decay
- Bone Loss
You could even say that the loss of one or more teeth is a start on the road to losing all of them!
Thankfully, implants replace not just the tooth, but the root as well, greatly reducing the chances of further bone loss and damage to the teeth and gums.
They can also be placed into the jawbone without touching other teeth.
The Realities of Dental Implants
As you can see above, dental implant surgery offers plenty of benefits to people in need of replacement teeth.
However, looking past the benefits of implants, there are several realities that anyone considering the procedure should know.
As with any dental surgery, the small risks involved include:
- Mild Post-Surgery Pain
- Mild Inflammation
- Possible Infection
But these are all completely manageable with plenty of rest, ice, and over-the-counter pain medication (and infection is completely preventable).
Once you start the procedure, this will require quite a bit of time. The titanium fixture can take up to six months to fuse to your jawbone, but this is completely normal.
Lastly, though also rare, some patients may need more procedures to help with the implant process, like:
- Bone Grafts
- Gum Grafts
- Tooth Extraction
These can increase the overall time and cost of your treatment.
Even with all these possible and mostly preventable drawbacks, dental implants have a high success rate, of up to 98%!
Are Dental Implants Right For Me?
Dr. Jeffrey Alvarado at The Lakes Family Dental in Edinburg is a certified specialist in implant dentistry that offers several permanent tooth replacement options for patients.
If you are missing one or several teeth in the upper or lower jaw, you may be a good candidate for dental implants.
The dental implants offered at The Lakes Family Dental include:
- Implant Supported Dentures
- The All-on-4® Technique
- Straumann® Bone Level Tapered Implants
If you’re interested in dental implants, please schedule a consultation with a member of our team to learn more!
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What Are All-on-4® Dental Implants?
For patients that have experienced some bone loss in their mouths, the All-on-4 dental implants procedure is probably the best option for them.
With this procedure,
- Four implants are placed around the jaw.
- A fixed prosthesis is attached.
- The mouth and jaw are restored to their proper function.
This procedure can help achieve a natural smile and has a 100% success rate!
What is the Straumann® Bone Level Tapered Implant?
Currently, Dr. Alvarado is the ONLY provider in Texas to offer this procedure.
This line of implants uses a smaller, more flexible implant than normal implant procedures, offering advanced stability in soft bone and fresh tooth sockets.
Check out this video for even more benefits!
To learn more about dental implants and permanent tooth replacement solutions in Edinburg, TX, schedule your consultation at The Lakes Family Dental by giving us a call today!
