Dental Implants Los Angeles

Are you among the millions of American adults who are missing a tooth? Tooth loss is extremely common in people over 35 and is generally due to tooth decay, gum disease, or dental accidents. In the past, people who had lost a tooth could choose between a dental bridge or a denture. While both of these restorations restored the appearance and some of the function of the lost tooth, they were associated with risks and drawbacks. Today, our Los Angeles dental implants expert can offer you a third alternative: dental implants.

Unlike other restorations, dental implants are secured by the jaw rather than by your gums or other teeth. Once an implant has been inserted into the bone, it acts as a replacement for the root of the lost tooth. It can then be restored with a life-like porcelain prosthetic. A single implant is usually restored using a porcelain crown. Our expert in dental implants in Los Angeles may recommend using multiple implants to secure dental bridges or dentures.

Los Angeles Dental Implants

The benefits of dental implants are extensive, which is why they are considered the gold standard in tooth replacement. If you are a candidate for dental implants, you can expect to enjoy:

•    An improved appearance
Implants look and feel just like the real thing, and you may even find them so comfortable that you forget that you ever lost a tooth.

•    Easier chewing and speaking
Implants are stable in the jaw, so you will not have to worry about your restorations clicking, slipping, or falling out. You can bite and chew without fear, and you will be able to speak clearly and easily.

•    Better self-esteem
With dental implants, you can once again smile confidently and not have to worry about whether your teeth are betraying you.

•    Enhanced dental health
Our Los Angeles dental implants expert will not need to reduce other teeth, and the implants will help keep your jawbone strong and dense.

•    Greater convenience

Implants can be brushed and flossed just like natural teeth unlike dentures, which need to be removed and cleaned, or bridges, which often require special tools for cleaning.

Contact us today to learn more about how dental implants can change your life and improve your smile or to schedule your appointment with our expert in dental implants in Los Angeles.