Are you sick and tired of dealing with your dentures slipping when eating or talking or the messy adhesives that you must use to hold them in place. Or maybe you’re dealing with the discomfort of a severely cracked or broken tooth? Or maybe you can’t eat properly because of missing teeth? If you are self-conscious about missing or damaged teeth, modern dental implants in Plano may be just what the dentist ordered to restore your teeth to full functioning, complete with a natural appearance.
No matter which situation best describes you, Dr. Mark Sowel of Aesthetic Dentistry Centre, a respected dental practice in Plano, TX, would like to educate you about what dental implants can do for you and your dental issues.
1. You are missing one or more of your natural teeth.
It can be embarrassing to eat or talk in public when you have gaps in your smile due to missing teeth. You don’t need to be self-conscious anymore. A dental implant is a natural-looking, fully functional prosthetic tooth that can fill the space where your natural tooth once was.
2. You have a damaged tooth that cannot be saved.
When you have a painful, cracked, or broken tooth, sometimes a dental implant may be the only way to fully restore the natural appearance and functioning of your smile. Although dentists always strive to save as much of the original structure of the tooth as possible, sometimes a tooth is just too damaged. If the tooth is beyond repair, it may need to be removed. If this happens, a dental implant can replace it completely. These implants look and feel so natural that most people will be unaware you have an implant. You may even forget you have one!
3. Your partials or dentures are loose.
With dentures or partials, you may be constantly on alert for them clicking or slipping out when you are talking or eating. For this reason, implants are a great alternative to dentures and partials. Implants are permanently attached and do not even need to be removed for cleaning, so you will never need to worry about them falling out.
4. You have a sunken-in look to your facial appearance.
Have you ever noticed the sunken-in or caved-in appearance of the mouths of some denture-wearers? Unfortunately, this is a common condition for patients who wear dentures as they grow older due to bone loss. Because dentures do not stimulate bone growth as the roots of natural teeth and implants do, the bone tissue continues to erode over time, resulting in mouth regression. Dental implants have artificial roots that can stimulate bone growth in the jaw around the implant.
Dental Implants in Plano, TX
Live in or near Plano, TX? Call (972) 382-6855 for a free implant consultation with Dr. Sowell or schedule a dental exam with us online. Dr. Sowell and his staff look forward to helping you restore your smile!