Dental Implants: Big Impact!

     If you’re missing a tooth or more, you may find that there are other things you miss. You may miss your natural smile. Maybe your mouth waters at the thought of biting into an apple. Maybe you feel self-conscious about your teeth and mouth, or discomfort as remaining teeth shift. Some patients even suffer muscle strains, have trouble speaking, or experience headaches.
     Most people are familiar with crowns and dentures, but there's an innovative middle step so to speak that you may not have heard of yet. If you’ve lost the crown, you’ve lost the visible part of your tooth. But if you’ve lost the root as well, you’ve lost the unseen part of your tooth. The next step doesn't have to be complete or even partial dentures.
    There are many ways to replace tooth crowns, but only dental implants can replace the entire tooth including both crown and root. Dental implants look, feel and function like your own natural teeth.

Improved Comfort

     Dental implants eliminate the pain and discomfort of removable full or partial dentures. Since dentures sit on top of the jawbone and gums, continuous shrinkage of the jaw bone alters the fit of the denture resulting in slipping or rocking of the dentures. Exposed nerves and irritation of the gum tissue may add to the discomfort.

    Implant supported replacement teeth are like natural teeth because they are anchored securely to your jawbone. Gum irritation and the pain of exposed nerves associated with conventional full or partial dentures are eliminated.

MDI Mini Implants like this one anchor to your bone
and retain functionality for most patients.

Great value

     Although dental implant treatment may initially be more expensive than other treatment methods it often turns out to be the best investment from a long term perspective since most patients can expect them to last a life time. Other treatment methods like bridges and dentures often requires regular alterations and adjustments over time.

Improved Speech & Convenience

     Dentures that aren't fitted properly can allow the teeth slip and slide around the mouth. The facial muscles become tense in an attempt to hold the teeth in place. This often results in mumbling, slurred speech or clicking noises. Implant supported replacement teeth allow you to speak with confidence in a relaxed and natural tone. Dental implants can eliminate the numerous embarrassing inconveniences of removable partial and full dentures. Say goodbye to messy adhesives! You will no longer need to cover your mouth when you laugh or smile, for fear that your teeth will pop out or fall down

Improved Self Esteem
     Our Virginia Beach practice uses MDI Mini Implants with amazing success! Imagine walking into a room with the beaming smile you did ten, 15, or 20 years ago! You can regain nearly all the capabilities you had with your natural teeth, giving you renewed confidence, and allowing you to enjoy life, do all the things everyone else is doing and not think twice about it.
    Dental implants allow you to taste your food like you did before! By not covering the upper palate, you can experience the texture of most any edible and enjoy eating again.

      If you're thinking dental implants could make your life easier, more enjoyable, you're not alone. Call us at 757-486-4880 to schedule an appointment today! We'll review your case and help you consider your options!