A missing tooth is embarrassing, makes you look older and less attractive, and can create functional problems with your bite, jaw, and even your digestive system. Dental implants from Dr. Mark Solway and his staff at Eastpointe Family Dental Center in Eastpointe, Michigan, look and function just like your natural teeth, preserving your appearance and your health. Don’t wait to replace a tooth: if you live in the Eastpointe area and are considering dental implants, schedule a consultation with Dr. Solway online or call his dedicated team for an appointment time.
Dental implants are surgically planted into your jawbone so that they look and function like your natural teeth. A dental implant is the next best thing to your natural tooth.
Dental implants have two parts:
Your teeth rely on one another to maintain a functional and healthy alignment. When a tooth is lost to decay or trauma, your other teeth may shift out of position.
The teeth that surround the location where your missing teeth used to be may adjust to the new gap. Even the teeth that are on the opposite side of your jaw may try to compensate for the lost teeth and undergo a process known as super-eruption. Super-erupted teeth grow toward the gap on the other side.
Some other consequences of missing teeth include:
Dental implants are distinctly better than other tooth-replacement choices. Some advantages include:
The first step for dental implants is a consultation with Dr. Solway and his staff. If your teeth, gums, and bones are healthy, you move to the next step. If you have tooth decay, gum infection, or bone degradation, Dr. Solway and Dr. Aaron Zeevi — Eastpointe Family Dental Center’s periodontist — resolve those issues first.
Dental implants require several steps:
Once your permanent crown is in place, you use and clean your new tooth just like a natural tooth.
As soon as a tooth goes missing, contact Dr. Solway for a dental implant. You can book a consultation online or call his friendly staff.