Tooth loss can do a number on your smile, but we can help!

It can feel pretty embarrassing when you lose one or more permanent teeth. After all, you know that every time you smile there are large gaps as a daily reminder of your tooth loss. Of course, this doesn’t have to become the norm. Our Des Plaines, IL, dentists, Dr. Roman Dziubyk and Dr. Lorelei Grise, are here to ensure that your smile gets the restorative dentistry it needs to replace your missing teeth for life.

Why Dental Implants?

Dental implants are a great option if you are looking for a tooth replacement that mimics a real tooth. In fact, there is no other restoration that so closely resembles a real tooth like a dental implant does. How does an implant function like real teeth? Well, a small metal post is placed into the jawbone where your missing tooth used to be.

By placing the implant into the jawbone a natural phenomenon known as osseointegration takes place. While the name may seem like quite a mouthful, all it means is that the bone naturally fuses together with the implant. Once fusion has taken place, the implant is now a permanent part of your jawbone, providing the jawbone with the proper stimulation that it needs to stay healthy and to prevent deterioration (which is common in those with untreated tooth loss).

Who is a Good Candidate for Implants?

If you are a healthy individual who maintains good oral health and is missing one or more teeth then dental implants could be the best way to replace those missing teeth. One of our Des Plaines general dentists can examine your mouth to decide if you could benefit from implants or whether another restoration would work better.

An ideal candidate will be a non-smoking adult who isn’t pregnant or planning on becoming pregnant during the dental implant process. Those with compromised immune systems, uncontrolled chronic health issues or those currently undergoing chemotherapy or radiation may also not be healthy enough to get these restorations. Talk to our restorative dentists to learn more.

If you are ready to find out if you are a good candidate for dental implants, then isn’t it time you turned to Suburban Family Dental in Des Plaines, IL, for the answers you’ve been looking for? Call our office today to schedule your appointment!