Dental Implants in Ashburn

Advances in dental care both from a technology and and educational perspective have made vast improvements over the past decade, yet a large number of Americans have suffered the loss of one or more teeth. There are many culprits that can cause decay, including gingivitis (gum disease), or injuries to the mouth. In times passed, the only treatment options available for patients with missing teeth were bridges and dentures. Today, dental implants are a viable option that give much better function and structure leaving patients with a more natural look and feel and a healthier smile. Ashburn Dental Care has helped a great number of our patients in Brambleton achieve the benefits of implants, which you can learn more about by reading on.

What is a Dental Implant?

A dental implant is essentially a replacement for a tooth’s roots made from a ultra-hardened titanium post, which is infused into the jaw bone. The implant provides a strong foundation for either fixed (permanent) or removable replacement teeth that are crafted to perfectly match a patient’s natural teeth.

Dental implants have numerous advantages, including:

• Improved aesthetic appearance. Dental implant crowned with custom lab-crafted prosthetic teeth will result teeth that look like a patient’s natural teeth.
• Improved speech. Dentures tend to slip and and can affect speech. Implants are secure and cause no loss of speech quality.
• Improved comfort. Dentures are typically not as comfortable because they don’t feel natural; like a part of the patient’s mouth.
• Comfortable eating. Denture slippage makes the simple act of chewing food more difficult. Food can also become lodged in places that require dentures to be removed to clean. Dental implants preserve the normal function of the patient’s teeth, making eating more comfortable, natural and enjoyable.
• Improved self-esteem. Dental implants can give you back your smile and help you feel better about yourself.
• Improved oral health. A bridge requires healthy teeth to be altered to support the bridge (as posts). A great benefit of  an implant is that more of the patient’s teeth are left intact and altered, improving long-term oral health. Implants also give easier access in between teeth and the implants, for easier cleaning and improved oral hygiene.
• Durability. With the proper care a dental implant can last a lifetime.
• Convenience. Removable implants require adhesives, removal for cleaning and possible removal for some  activities.