Implants

Better Smiles Dental

Oral health is one of the most commonly ignored aspects of general healthcare, but it’s vital to regularly go to your local dentist to keep an eye on things. This is especially true if you have prior dental issues, such as missing teeth. If this is the case, then you may benefit from a dental implant. Portsmouth NH is home to Better Smiles Dental Care, which provides treatments for all your dental needs, including the aforementioned dental implant procedure.

Dental Implant Services

The dental implant procedure is a highly effective treatment for any missing teeth, and a brilliant way to restore your smile. Dental implants are discrete and long-lasting, almost perfectly replacing a natural tooth. They are made up of a titanium metal implant, an abutment, and a custom-made crown.

The Average Experience of the Procedure

Typically, dental implants are installed in two separate stages once the dentist has assessed your teeth and determined that a dental implant is suitable for you. This will involve X-rays of your mouth and the dentist will also create a model of your teeth.

During the installation procedure itself, the dentist will create a small access into the jawbone. This is where the implant is inserted. Usually, your jawbone and gum will need to heal before the next step, so your dentist may provide some temporary teeth.

After four to eight months, the implant will have integrated into your jawbone and the wound will have healed. At this point, the abutment is attached to the implant, then the crown is attached to the abutment.

If you look after it, a dental implant can last a lifetime. Take care of it as you would an ordinary tooth, maintain good oral hygiene, and get regular checkups with the dentist.