FAQs About How Dental Implants Can Restore Your Smile

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If you suffer from the embarrassment and discomfort of missing or severely decayed teeth, Eastgate Dental Centre in Hamilton can provide you with dental implants to restore your smile and bring your teeth back to a healthier level of comfort and function.  

 Are implants right for you? Dental implants are typically used to replace teeth that are missing, severely fractured, or decayed to the point of requiring extraction. Implants are best suited for cases that involve only one or two teeth.

What exactly are implants? An implant is essentially a strong titanium post that is installed directly into the jawbone. It takes the place of a missing root and serves as an anchor over which an artificial tooth, crown or dental cap is secured.

How do implanted teeth look and feel? Teeth implants are customized to match the colour and contour of surrounding teeth, making them virtually indistinguishable in appearance. When done correctly, no one will be able to tell that you have an implant. They are aligned with and function in the same way as all of your other natural teeth, allowing you to engage normally in daily activities such as eating, talking and sports.

What are the benefits of having a dental implant? Due to their stability and natural function, implanted replacement teeth work as conveniently as real teeth do. Unlike a removable denture, you won’t need to exercise any more special caution when eating hard, sticky or chewy foods. Due to their eventual fusing with your jaw, the implant won’t move around or cause clicking noises or discomfort to the gums.

Do implants require special maintenance? Since implants function as natural teeth, they are never removed and don’t need any special care beyond normal brushing and flossing. With a regular, daily program of oral hygiene, dental implants are designed to last a lifetime.

For more information on oral care and dental implants in Hamilton, visit Eastgate Dental Centre at www.eastgatedentalcentre.com. Call 905-560-2714, email management@eastgatedentalcentre.com.

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