By Arthur Kezian

Implant dentistry is a popular alternative for people who are missing teeth. With a good implant dentist you don’t have to be self-conscious about a smile that’s less than perfect.  If you’re afraid to smile or talk to new people because of your missing teeth, look into dental implants!

If you don’t know too much about implants, you’re not alone.  Getting them is a tedious process that can only be done by a qualified implant dentist in Los Angeles.

But, before you head off to your dentist, you need to do your homework.  There are 3 things that you probably never knew about dental implants!

1.  Implants can be a huge boost to your oral health.

You may think that missing teeth is only a cosmetic problem; it’s not.  Sure, no one wants to have a smile with gaps in it, but there’s more to missing teeth than just looks.

When you’re missing a tooth, it actually can do serious damage to your jaw bone.  That tiny space where your tooth is missing doesn’t get to chew anything.  However, that chewing pressure is what keeps your jaw bone in good shape.  If certain areas of your jaw bone don’t enough chewing pressure, the bone starts to deteriorate.  Eventually, the bone can completely dissolve!

Plus, as your jaw bone starts to wither away, your skin starts to drape over it.  The result? Wrinkles and sagging skin that make you look older than you really are.

2.  Implants are actually artificial tooth roots.

Getting implants in Los Angeles is not as simple as slapping in a new tooth and calling it a day!  These tiny little implants are actually designed to anchor themselves to your jaw bone over time.  After a few months, they will provide the exact same benefits as real tooth roots.

Since it usually takes about 3-6 months for dental implants to anchor themselves, the implant process isn’t officially “done” until then.  However, a good implant dentist in Los Angeles can install all of the implants on the same day.  After that, it’s just a matter of waiting for them to grow in properly.

3.  Dental implants can be used to replace one tooth or all of your teeth.

Once your dental implants have merged with your jaw bone, your dentist will put a crown on top that looks and feels just like a natural tooth.  If you’re sick of wearing dentures, talk to your dentist about replacing them with implants!

If you’re just replacing one tooth, you won’t have to worry about your cosmetic implants affecting any other teeth.  None of your neighboring teeth will have to be altered to make room for your dental implants.

Dr. Arthur A. Kezian DDS 443 N. Larchmont Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90004 (323) 467-2777