Ever seen someone covering their mouth every time they want to smile? That’s what teeth imperfections can do to your confidence. For instance, if you miss a tooth or two, you are always not confident smiling or talking around people. Besides, your missing tooth makes simple activities like chewing or speaking become difficult.
Luckily, if you are missing teeth, the magic of dental implant services in Crofton, Maryland, can fix your mouth gaps. And that’s not all. Dental implants give you a long-lasting fix. This way, you don’t have to think about your missing teeth for years to come.
What to expect from the dental implants process
When you visit Bingham-Lester Dentistry, the first instinct is to try to save your teeth as much as possible. If your tooth is severely decayed, we may recommend a root canal to save your tooth. However, in some cases, tooth extraction might be the best option. But we don’t leave you with a gap in your mouth. We install implants to replace the missing tooth.
Wondering what to expect in the dental implant procedure? See below.
In the real sense, an implant isn’t a replacement for your entire tooth. It acts as the tooth root. When Dr. Bingham-Lester gives you the nod for the procedure, you need persistence and determination since the dental implants process isn’t a one-off event.
The treatment entails a surgical procedure where Dr. Bingham-Lester drills your jawbone to place the implant. Though this might sound scary, the implant is made of biocompatible materials. After some months, it will fuse with your jawbone, providing sturdy support for your crowns, dental bridges, or dentures.
Benefits of dental implants
Implants are popular in restorative dentistry because of the following benefits:
- Improve your smile
- Prevent bone loss
- Restore your tooth function
- Restore your appearance and speech
- Prevent adjacent teeth from shifting
- Implants are long-lasting and are easy to maintain
Dental implant procedure in Crofton, MD
Are you interested to know more about dental implants? Please contact (410) 885-6522 to schedule a consultation with Dr. Bingham-Lester. Visit us, and that bothersome tooth gap will be a thing of the past.
