The Negative Effects Of Tooth Loss
Imagine the embarrassment of smiling, speaking, or simply chewing your food. These are some of the difficulties people have when they're suffering from when tooth loss.
If you're missing a permanent tooth, or perhaps more than one, you've probably changed the way you interact with people and smile for pictures to disguise the spaces that these missing teeth have left. A damaged, incomplete smile can chip away at your self-esteem, not to mention your overall dental health. But smiling can become a natural part of your life again with dental implants, proudly offered by your dentist in Washington, DC, Dr. Leslie Bonner. Read on to learn how Dr. Bonner and his team have the skills and experience to make your smile whole again with dental implants.
Dental implants start as a tiny screw-like piece of high-quality, hypoallergenic metal that your Washington DC dentist will place in the space where your missing tooth once resided. This is a quick and relatively easy dental procedure. Your jawbone will naturally begin to grow around the metal post, stabilizing it over a period of several months. Once the post completely integrated, Dr. Bonner will attach another metal piece called an abutment, which will hold the topmost portion of the implant, the crown, in place.
Dental implants continue to gain in popularity, and Dr. Bonner, your Washington dentist, is one such advocate. That's because dental implants are the only fully permanent tooth restoration available; they can last several decades before needing any replacement or repair. They won't shift out of place while chewing, and their hardware is completely hidden, making them attractive and realistic. All of these benefits are passed on to the wearer, who can enjoy the look and functionality of a complete smile.
If you have further questions about the benefits of dental implants, or you want to schedule a consultation with Dr. Leslie Bonner, contact The Bonner Dental Network in Washington, DC to speak to one of our friendly scheduling staff today!
