Single Tooth Implant
Frederick, MD
 Losing a tooth as an adult is permanent, and it means that it will not grow back as it used to when you were a kid. Unfortunately, missing teeth can make it difficult for someone when eating, and it can make it harder for them to have the confidence to smile and talk to others face to face. While this is challenging, this does not mean that you have to live with it for the rest of your life. If you have one or more teeth missing, then you may find singular or multiple tooth implants beneficial. We here at Dental Arts of Frederick are happy to explain the benefits of this restoration option so you can determine if it is a good fit for your oral care needs.
What is a Single Tooth Implant?
The dental implant is the new standard used as a replacement for missing, broken, and decaying teeth. One missing tooth can be fixed by a single tooth implant, and it is a short procedure that requires local anesthesia. Dental implants are made to match your teeth, and it feels just as natural as your original ones. The implant acts, looks, and feels like a real tooth. If you are looking for a long-term solution regarding your dental problem, then this is the answer for your missing tooth, as the implant can last for a lifetime when given proper care.
The procedure is done by our trained professionals. Before we proceed with the work, however, an individual treatment plan is given. It largely depends on your case, but the process starts with a small screw-like metal made of titanium inserted in the bone. This will act as the substitute to the root, and it will support the denture, crown, or bridge that is placed on top of it. It takes around three to six months of healing, depending on your state of health and how fast your body responds.
Who Can Benefit from a Single Tooth Implant?
If you have lost a tooth and want to fill the gap between your teeth, a single tooth dental implant is perfect for you. People who experience dental issues such as difficulty eating, having a hard time smiling, bone loss, and shifting of adjacent teeth because of a missing tooth can address these issues with a single tooth dental implant. However, if you have more than one missing tooth, that does not mean that you are no longer a candidate for implants. Instead, multiple tooth dental implants are for people who have lost two or more of their teeth.
Benefits of Having a Dental Implant for your Missing Tooth
A single tooth implant can help treat these existing dental problems, as it can help turn your eating back to normal. In turn, you may enjoy food again as you used to. It can also bring back your smile and ability to face people with confidence again. Dental implants are just like your natural teeth, as well. It does not impact your other natural teeth, has no complicated maintenance, and only needs care the same as how you take care of your original teeth. The implant allows the bone that supports your teeth to be preserved. It also prevents bone loss, as the space left by the missing tooth is now replaced.
If you have lost an adult tooth, it does not mean that it will have to stay that way. Bring back your confidence and fix your teeth issues with a single tooth dental implant. For those of you who have a missing tooth, you may find that a single tooth implant here at Dental Arts of Frederick can improve your quality of life. Please call us at 301-732-7277 today to learn more!
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