MG Dental provides http://www.mgdental.com for patients that want to replace a missing tooth in a way that looks and feels completely natural. It is common for a person to lose a tooth at some point in their lifetime. In fact, seventy percent of U.S. adults suffer from some form of tooth loss. This is a common problem, and modern dentistry provides multiple solutions for addressing it.
One common way to replace a tooth is to create a dental bridge. In this procedure, a crown is placed on the two teeth surrounding the missing one in order to form a “bridge” that holds the new tooth in place. A cosmetic dentist can do this and make the tooth look natural. However, many people that wear bridges end up with an uncomfortable tooth that looks out of place. Patients that have gotten a bridge, years ago, may now benefit by replacing it with an implant.
Dental implants are also superior to dentures. While a common solution, dentures don’t feel like natural teeth. They look better than ever and are more comfortable than they used to be, however, they are still a foreign object in the mouth. That means that people often have difficulty eating and speaking like normal because they have to get used to wearing something new. A full set can also reduce the number of flavors that person can taste. Dentures will always have their place in dentistry and are a good solution for certain patients. They are not, however, a permanent solution that behaves like a natural tooth.
Patients of MG Dental can benefit from the latest in dental technology. Dental implants have become more common recently and are ideal for people that have an active lifestyle and want to keep it that way. The best thing about implants is that once the procedure is complete, patients no longer have to think about their teeth. Since it feels completely natural and is as durable as a natural tooth, there is no need to eat carefully or add more steps to the daily hygiene routine. Brushing and flossing like normal, along with trips to the dentist, is all it takes to keep teeth fresh, beautiful and healthy.
The first step in the procedure is to have a metal post implanted under the gums and secured to the jawbone. This must be done by an expert in order to reduce any recovery time and prevent complications. In time, the metal and the jawbone will fuse together to create a completely durable synthetic root system. The new root is the key to the entire procedure and the component that separates this from other types of cosmetic dental work. It can take several months for the gums to heal entirely, but the process is worth the wait due to the stability it creates.
The new tooth will be created in a dental lab and will match the surrounding teeth perfectly. After the gums have healed the new tooth will be secured to the post at the surface of the gums and positioned in place. The result is a smile that looks, feels, and behaves completely naturally – perfect for patients with active and busy lifestyles.
