Wondering if dental implants are the right choice for treating your tooth loss?
While we know that kids are all too excited when their baby teeth fall out, this isn’t something that is expected or met with the same excitement as an adult. Unfortunately, millions of Americans are missing at least one permanent tooth. Thanks to advanced dental technology, your Berryville, VA, dentist Dr. Ahmed Al Attar makes it easy to regain that beautiful smile with the help of dental implants.
Dental Implants Function Like Real Teeth
Perhaps you’ve been battling tooth decay for years, or a serious car accident left you with a less than perfect smile. Regardless of the reason, you don’t have to put up with missing teeth any longer. You deserve to have the smile you’ve always dreamed of. Dental implants could be just the answer you’ve been looking for.
A dental implant, which is an artificial tooth root, is implanted into your jaw, offering a solid foundation on which to attach a replacement tooth or bridge. One of the added benefits of dental implants is that they are a stronger, long-term solution for replacing missing teeth.
Getting a Dental Implant
Since dental implants have been designed with the latest dental technology, you get an artificial tooth that looks and feels exactly like a real tooth. Once we establish that dental implants are right for you, your Berryville, VA, family dentist will perform minor surgery to insert the implant into the jawbone.
After this procedure, the implant will heal for a few months to allow the tissue to grow around it, ensuring that the foundation is secure and stable. Once this has occurred, the artificial tooth is then ready to be attached. The artificial tooth crown is designed to match the color of your teeth, so you’ll have a complete smile that looks all your own.
Keeping Your Dental Implant Healthy for Life
Once the procedure is through, there are some things you need to do to ensure that your implant lasts for a lifetime. While we always expect our patients to practice good oral hygiene, if you’re caring for dental implants this is even more important.
Establish great dental practices, like flossing and brushing regularly, so you not only increase the life of your dental implants but also keep your other teeth healthy. You should also keep up with those twice-a-year dental checkups to make sure your implant is looking its best.
What are you waiting for? If you are dealing with tooth loss, our Berryville, VA, family dentist, Dr. Al Attar, and the friendly team at Main Street Smiles can help you get your smile back on track with dental implants. To schedule an implant consultation, call us at (540) 955-4220.