Despite improvements in dental care and hygiene, millions of
people suffer from tooth loss, mainly due to such situations as tooth decay,
gingivitis or gum disease, and injury. For many years, the only treatments
available for tooth loss were bridges and dentures. However, today, the option
of dental implants is available.
Dental implants are replacement tooth roots. Implants
provide a strong foundation for fixed permanent teeth, or removable replacement
teeth that are made to match your natural teeth.
Dental implants have a number of advantages over other
treatments for tooth loss, including:
1.) Improved
Appearance
2.) Improved Speech
3.) Improved
Comfort
4.) Easier Eating
5.) Improved Self
Esteem
6.) Improved Oral
Health
7.) Durability
8.) Convenience
In most cases, anyone can be considered a candidate for
dental implants. However, patients need to have healthy gums and enough bone to
support the implants, as well as being committed to a life of good oral hygiene
and routine dental visits.
If you are considering dental implants, the staff at the
office of Aki Shirakura DDS is both trained and experienced in the process of
dental implants. Contact us today to see if dental implants are the right
choice for you.