Dental implants allow a missing tooth (or teeth) to be restored to optimum function and appearance without invading or damaging adjacent teeth. Dental implants are metal anchors, usually made of titanium, that are surgically placed into the jawbone and provide a highly stable support system for replacement teeth.

Benefits include:

• Better chewing ability.  Dental implants can often restore the amount of pressure to nearly the same level of healthy natural teeth.
• Greater comfort.  Implants provide a stable base so that replacement teeth don't slip or slide.  Dentures that aren’t secure often cause sores in the mouth and an annoying clicking sound.
• Long lasting. Scientifically tested and approved dental implant systems have been shown to last as long as 20 years or more with proper oral hygiene and care.
• Increased confidence.  Because dental implants function remarkably like natural teeth, most people who get them experience a renewed sense of self-confidence once they realize they can again chew, talk, laugh and smile securely.

Dental implants can be implemented at any age and can replace one tooth or several teeth.  If you have a bridge, have lost teeth or are facing losing teeth, please contact Expressions Aesthetic Dentistry for a consultation.