DENTAL IMPLANTS

Your teeth are meant for life, so it is important to have a complete set of teeth for good smiling, speaking, and chewing. If food is not chewed properly, the nutrients in that food will not be adequately absorbed. 

Missing teeth may also cause adjacent teeth to tip, drift, or be affected by any wear and tear, eventually leading to changes in how you talk, eat, and smile. For that reason, replacing a missing tooth or teeth is important. The most common method of restoring a missing tooth is the placement of a dental implant.

A dental implant is a substitute for your natural tooth root. A small metal screw made of titanium—a metal that the body easily accepts—takes the place of the root and provides a place to attach an artificial tooth.

At Ingersoll Dental Care, our dentists will assess your overall condition and discuss what options are available to you. If you are in good overall health, have good oral health, and the bone in your jaw is strong enough to support a dental implant, then having dental implants can be the best option.

• Placing a dental implant requires several dental appointments. The process begins with surgically inserting the implant into the jaw.
• When the bone and the implant have firmly fused, a replacement tooth is then constructed and fitted. A completed dental implant will feel, look, and function like a natural tooth. Implants still need to be cared for like natural teeth with regular brushing, flossing, dental checkups, and cleaning.

Implants can also support complete dentures or removable conventional dentures attached to the jaw with a suction effect. Over time, the jawbone can deteriorate, causing poor retention and support.

Consequently, the denture will no longer fit properly and will move around. The placement of dental implants provides a stable foundation for the removable denture. The denture is placed over the implants and can easily be removed for cleaning.

Dental implants look just like your natural teeth. They are designed to function and feel like your original teeth so you can feel confident when you smile. Dental implants also prove to be more durable and long-lasting than conventional teeth replacement options.

Dental implants provide confidence to the patients while laughing, smiling, or eating, as dental implants cannot fall out like dentures. People can freely engage in social activities without worrying about dislocation, as dental implants feel like natural teeth.

If you take good care of your implants, they can easily outlast other teeth replacement options. People having good health have high success rates after having dental implant surgery.

By replacing missing teeth, implants allow you to chew your food in a better way and speak more clearly. Dental implants are anchored in your jawbone just like your natural teeth, and with time, implants will help preserve the jawbone and significantly reduce bone resorption. 

Dental implants and bridges both potentially deliver original-looking results, but they come with their own pros and cons. Tooth loss has become extremely common today. A study has shown that 69% of people between 35 to 44 years have lost at least one of their teeth, and by the age of 74, people mostly lose a quarter of their teeth. That’s why dental implants, or bridges, have become an essential procedure.

Dental implants are artificial or fake tooth roots that are usually made from titanium. Then they’re mounted into the jawbone with screws to hold and anchor the dental crown or bridge.

• Dental implants can last up to 15 years.
• They can retain a natural-looking appearance longer than bridges.
• Implants don’t negatively affect the healthy teeth around the implant.
• Dental implants have nearly 97% success rates.

Dental bridges are false teeth that are anchored in place by the teeth around your missing tooth. Dental bridges mostly consist of materials like porcelain veneers or plastic, depending on the requirements of people. Dental implants can match your natural tooth color and cover one or several missing teeth. 

• Dental bridges are likely to be covered by insurance.
• They don’t require invasive surgery or bone grafting.
• Dental bridges usually have lower upfront costs than dental implants.
• Dental bridges require approximately two visits to your dentist.

At Ingersoll Dental Care, during the dental implant consultation, a professional dentist will examine the condition of your oral health and will also access your medical history. People with insufficient jawbones might need bone grafting before dental implantation.

You may also go through certain procedures during the consultation, like:

• Digital X-ray examination.
• CT scan.
• Organization of your previous medical history.

The dental implant costs in Canada vary in different cities. Dental implant costs in London, Ontario, may range from $4500 to $5500 depending upon the number of teeth required to replace the lost ones and their quality. In complicated cases, the costs of dental implants can even rise. At Ingersoll dental care, we intend to provide high-end services within your range.

Apart from dental implants, we also offer various dental services like dental veneers, dental bridges, and teeth whitening. Make the right decision by booking our appointment. Improve your smile at Ingersoll dental care by acquiring our exceptional services at economical costs.