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How Do Dental Implants Work?
As you get older, your teeth will naturally get weaker. You may find it difficult to eat the same foods that you could enjoy when you were younger. You might experience rotting, decay or pain in certain areas of your mouth. This is extremely uncomfortable and often unsightly, so many people choose to have dead teeth removed. But then what do you do?
Many older Americans choose to purchase dentures. These are a removable set of “teeth” that attach to the gums of the mouth and allow the patient to chew. However, they are difficult to manage, because they are often difficult to keep in, and they must be taken out and thoroughly cleaned constantly. Therefore, others have chosen to take a different route.
Dental implants literally grow to your jawbone and function just like real teeth. First, the dead tooth or teeth are removed, and then a titanium rod is surgically planted into the jawbone. The bone heals and forms around the rod, so that it fuses to the bone just like natural teeth roots. Then, an artificial cap that looks and feels like a real tooth- is placed over the top of the implant.
The process is relatively simple, and is much healthier than a mouthful of rotting teeth. It is also much easier than the alternative of dentures. To learn more about these implants, contact your dentist today.