If you haven’t seen an image of a dental implant before, it looks very similar to your natural tooth structure if you were to replace the root with a titanium screw. After the dental implant is placed, your dentist covers the visible portion with a dental crown creating a natural looking (and feeling) smile.
While you will still need to ensure you’re practicing excellent oral hygiene and check in with your dentist as they recommend – your replacement tooth is actually resistant to bacteria, infection, and decay. Not only does this benefit the tooth itself, but it also helps to protect the teeth surrounding it!
So they look like natural teeth – but do they function like them too? The answer is yes! After dental implants are placed, they undergo a process known as osseointegration for 3-6 months. Throughout this time, your jaw bone and the titanium portion of your implant will fuse together. This makes for incredible stability – meaning, you won’t have to worry about the foods you eat being too tough to chew. It probably won’t take you long before you’re speaking normally again, too!
Are you interested in restoring your smile? Visiting your dentist will help to determine what steps you need to take next!
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