Missing teeth can have a major impact on your life, from your oral health to your career and personal life. While tooth loss was once considered an inevitable part of getting older, it can happen to anyone at any time as a result of tooth decay, gum disease, or trauma from an accident, fall, or sports injury. As anyone that has ever lost a tooth can attest, there are a number of issues that arise after the tooth has been extracted or fallen out. Dental implants are a comprehensive solution that replaces the entire tooth from root to crown, and addresses the oral health complications that can result from tooth loss, as well as the aesthetics. Dr. Jared Palmer, a dentist in Medicine Hat, AB, offers dental implants and a range of other cosmetic and restorative dentistry services for children and adults.

Fix Your Smile and Oral Health with Dental Implants in Medicine Hat, AB

Dental implants replace a missing tooth in two parts. First, the implant portion is surgically placed in the socket of the missing tooth to replace the root. The implant slowly fuses with the surrounding bone tissue, which anchors it in place and prevents the loss of healthy bone tissue (a little known but significant side effect of tooth loss).

After a short healing period, the cosmetic crown is attached to the implant. Once in place, a dental implant feels and functions just like a natural tooth. In addition to replacing individual teeth, implants can also be used to support a set of dentures.

If you are a healthy adult with enough remaining bone tissue to support an implant, you may be a good candidate. With proper care and regular visits to the dentist for check ups and preventive care, implants generally have a high success rate and are considered a long term solution to tooth loss.

Find a Dentist in Medicine Hat, AB

There have never been more opportunities to improve your oral health and smile. For more information about how dental implants work and to find out if they are right for you, contact Vista Dental today by calling (403) 548-7077 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Palmer.