Dr. Michael Boisson, a leading Grande Prairie family dentist, has more than 22 years experience placing and restoring implants. Certainly, in Dr. Boisson’s opinion, dental implants are still one of the best ways to permanently replace missing teeth. And the benefits of dental implants reach far beyond the essentials.
What are Dental Implants?
First, it helps to know a bit about how dental implants work. Like bone grafting and wisdom teeth extractions, implant restoration is a surgical procedure. During this oral surgery, tiny titanium steel posts are placed into the jaw bone, replacing the missing tooth’s root.
Before fabricating the crowns that will fill these posts, the tissues around them will have to heal. However, unlike dentures or bridges, an implant is held in place independently.
This distinction makes implants highly desirable for a number of reasons! Here are our favourites:
Dental Implants Are Made to Last
Once implants have been placed, they are there to stay. This procedure only needs to be done once. From then on, you are able to enjoy permanent tooth replacements that won’t move as you go about your daily business.
Stabilize Surrounding Teeth with Dental Implants
When a tooth is missing, the resulting gap can cause the bordering teeth to shift. Over time, this can lead to other teeth becoming crooked. Furthermore, this can also affect your ability to chew and bite correctly.
Luckily, implant dentistry can effectively address this issue by filling in the missing tooth with an implant that behaves like a natural tooth.
In order to determine whether you are a good candidate for this type of surgery, get in touch with your Grande Prairie Family Dentist for a thorough evaluation.
Implants Are Just Like Natural Teeth
Restored Chewing Power
Just like natural teeth, dental implants will restore your chewing power. And this powerful restoration of your teeth’s natural function, brings meal times back to life again.
Improved Self Esteem
As you age, you will naturally experience bone loss. Implant dentistry builds on sufficient existing jaw bone tissue and helps to prevent further degradation. By adding structure, replacing missing teeth, and filling gaps, your facial features will appear more filled out and youthful. We all know that looking younger gives us a boost of confidence!
Furthermore, eating and enjoying your food with a full set of healthy teeth or implants is one of the great joys of life. Certainly, being able to eat all of the food that a strong set of teeth allows you to enjoy, will make you feel good.
Dental Implants Require No Special Care
Since dental implants are permanent and made to last, they can be treated just like natural teeth. They can be brushed and flossed regularly.
Implants Can’t Get Cavities!
Just like natural teeth, implants will need to be brushed, flossed, and rinsed to prevent bacterial buildup in the mouth. However, dental implants cannot get cavities because they are made from materials that are not susceptible to decay.
Prevent Jaw Bone Resorption with Dental Implants
The loss of a single tooth can impact your entire mouth. When a tooth is lost, the missing stimulation from its activity causes the surrounding jaw bone to slowly break down. A dental implant naturally replicates the tooth, slowing or even preventing this resorption.
Grande Prairie Dentist Implant Evaluation
Since implant dentistry involves oral surgery, all candidates need to undergo a thorough evaluation. The best candidates for dental implants are people with sufficient amounts of jaw bone tissue to support the implant.
To learn more about the Dr. Boisson Family Dentist Grande Prairie implant procedure and more, visit our dedicated information page:
https://www.boissondental.ca/grande-prairie-dental-service/oral-surgery/dental-implants/
To book your evaluation, get in touch:
☎️ 587-771-7668
info@boissondental.ca