What would it feel like to walk into your favorite restaurant and not worry about what to order? How would you feel if you could smile for this year’s family photo? These are the things that are always on your mind when you’re missing a tooth. This is because you may no longer be able to properly chew the foods you once enjoyed. You may also feel embarrassed about talking or smiling at others because of your missing tooth. Dental implants may be a solution for you, and Dr. Louis Olberding can determine if you’re a candidate for dental implants in Lincoln.
Missing Teeth and Oral Health
You may not be aware that your missing tooth is also impacting your oral health. When your jawbone is not supporting a root, it begins to dissolve or deteriorate. This puts your remaining teeth at risk for more loss. Without a replacement tooth, your healthy teeth shift into the open space. This results in bite misalignment, and increases you chances of fractures and other damage to your teeth. It’s a good idea to replace a missing tooth as soon as you can.
What is a Dental Implant?
Dental implants have quickly become the gold standard for tooth replacement in the dental world, and this is because they replace both your tooth and your root, which protects the integrity of your oral health. A titanium post is surgically placed into your bone and then given a few months to heal and integrate. This creates a stable foundation for your new tooth that is similar to your root; it also keeps your bone healthy and stimulated.
Dr. Olberding, your dentist in Lincoln, will customize a high quality porcelain crown to attach to your implant and replace your tooth after the appropriate healing time has passed. Your new tooth is not only aesthetically appealing; it also offers all the function your enjoyed with your natural tooth. This means you’ll feel confident about chewing, eating, talking and smiling once again.
How Can I Get Dental Implants?
If you’d like to reclaim your smile with a dental implant, the first place to start is consultation at Olberding Dental. We can determine if implants are right for your needs with a thorough evaluation and x-rays.
Dr. Olberding offers comprehensive implant dentistry at our office, which means you won’t be referred elsewhere for any aspect of your treatment. If you’ve been told in the past that you lack enough healthy bone structure to support an implant, Dr. Olberding can discuss bone grafting to rebuild your bone.
Contact Olberding Dental
Don’t let your missing tooth hold you back from living any longer! Give us a call today to schedule your consultation with Dr. Olberding.