Dental Implants: Losing a Tooth Doesn’t Mean You’ll Lose Your Smile

Dr. Janice Doan • Oct 18, 2015

Tooth loss can occur for many different reasons, and this includes everything from a sports injury or accident to significant tooth decay and more. When you are missing a permanent tooth, you can feel self-conscious about the way you look when you smile or talk. This can negatively impact your self-confidence at work and in your personal life. You also may find that it is more difficult to eat, talk, and complete other similar activities.


While there are several treatment options that your dentist in San Diego may choose to use to alleviate these challenges related to tooth loss, a dental implant is still a preferred option in many cases.

What Are Dental Implants?

Dental implants in San Diego dental offices are a treatment option that include placing a titanium post into the gum and jawbone in the area where the tooth loss occurred. Then, your dentist will place a replacement tooth onto the post to give you a permanent new tooth. When the treatment process is performed with skill and proper technique, nobody will be able to tell that the artificial tooth is not your natural tooth. There are several key benefits that you can enjoy through a dental implant procedure.

The Benefits of Implants

A dental implant is a permanent solution to tooth loss. Unlike dentures, the new tooth cannot be removed, and it will generally remain in place for years or even decades. It also does not need to be secured or anchored to your other teeth, which is the case with bridges. While this is a surgical procedure, it generally will provide the improved results you desire. The look and function of your mouth can be improved with fabulous results.


While the benefits of a dental implant in comparison to other possible treatment options are many, this is not the best treatment for all situations. Your dentist will be able to answer your questions about the options and make a recommendation regarding the best treatment for your specific tooth loss issue. If you are dealing with tooth loss or if you know that one of your teeth will need to be removed in the near future, you can inquire about a dental implant today.


Source:

Benefits of Dental Implants, American Academy of Implant Dentistry

Dental Implants, WebMD

DR. JUSTINE DOAN, DDS

General and Restorative Dentist

Dr. Justine Doan has considerable postgraduate training including a fellowship program and a year-long surgical externship in implantology. She was elected as one of the 40 Top Dentists Under 40 in the U.S. for 2015 by Incisal Edge magazine. Dr. Justene is a highly trained general dentist and focuses on dental implants and restorative cases.

DR. Janice DOAN, DDS

General and Cosmetic Dentist

Dr. Janice Doan practices general and cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Janice received her Doctor of Dental Science degree from the University of Southern California. Since graduating, she has completed a number of continuing education programs in a variety of subjects. Dr. Janice was named a Top 40 Under 40 dentist by Incisal Edge magazine in 2015.

DR. Roger Tran, DDS

General, COsmetic & Restorative Dentist

Dr. Roger Tran practices general, cosmetic and restorative dentistry. He graduated with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Southern California. Since graduating, he has received advanced training in many areas of dentistry. He has also volunteered through the Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center.

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