How to Know if Dental Implants are Right for You

If you are missing one or multiple teeth due to disease or trauma, you may be considering various options for tooth replacement. While there are a variety of options available today, dental implants provide one of the most safe and effective ways to replace missing teeth and maintain the appearance of healthy, natural-looking teeth. Dental implants are ideal for those looking to restore their chewing ability, confidence and facial structure, but how do you know if you are the right candidate for dental implants? First and foremost, you need to be in optimal health and your mouth needs to be in optimal health. That means you should not smoke, have diseased gums or experience any type of pre-existing conditions that may prevent you from comfortably accepting and maintaining your dental implants. Since dental implant surgery requires the implantation of an artificial root, which is a titanium post that is inserted into the jaw bone, your facial bones and gums need to be in g…
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Increase Confidence with Dental Implants

Gaps in your mouth from missing teeth can cause you to feel self-conscious about your appearance and may even prevent you from interacting with others in social settings. Fortunately, there is a safe and easy surgical procedure that replaces your missing teeth – whether they are missing from loss, trauma or decay. Dental implant placement is performed by experienced oral and maxillofacial surgeons across the world, and help to restore the confidence of people who have lived with gaps in their mouths for years. Dental implants also restore people’s ability to chew or eat certain foods, such as tough meat and other healthy foods that are nearly impossible to eat without a full set of strong teeth. At Utah Surgical Arts, I have had the privilege of working with patients whose lives are transformed o/wp-admin/post-new.phpnce they receive their dental implants. One middle-aged patient of mine came in after being involved in a car accident, and was completely devastated after l…
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Dental Implants Provide a New Outlook on Life

People who are missing teeth due to aging, trauma or other circumstances may feel self-conscious about their appearance. For these patients, dental implants are often the best solution to help restore their smile and renew their confidence. Your first impression is always important, so when you don’t feel you look your best, you may not be able to put your best foot forward. This is especially true for those seeking a new job, relationship or those who are simply interact with others on a regular basis. As an experienced oral and maxillofacial surgeon who specializes in dental implant therapy, I have seen a number of patients who come to our office at Utah Surgical Arts with desperation. They are looking for the right solution that will give them their winning confidence back. From what I have experienced with my patients, I know how truly debilitating a mouth with missing teeth can be for someone of any age or background. In my years of practice, I have found that dental…
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