Taking care of your smile is more than just brushing your teeth. It includes attending your routine dental checkups, flossing after meals, and rinsing with an antiseptic mouthwash. Moreover, it is important to recognize that your level of preventive care does influence your overall health, and even the foods and beverages you consume can add or take away from these levels. In the worst of cases, a person may not be aware of the areas they are falling short in regarding their preventive routine, and the result is significant infection or even tooth loss. In today’s blog, your Cedar Rapids, IA dentist discusses the role of your teeth in terms of oral function and how implants can help.
Understanding Oral Structures
By now, you are likely aware of the important role your teeth play in performing routine tasks such as biting and chewing. After all, you have to eat, right? Though you may be familiar with this fact, are you aware of the process behind it?
You see, each tooth contains a section called the root. The root resides deep within the jawbone structure, and it is this connection between the two that results in your smile’s ability to support the pressure of your bite without faltering.
When even a single structure is missing, your entire bite is thrown off as the other teeth have to accommodate the missing one. Fortunately, restorative dentistry makes it possible to address major disturbances to oral homeostasis, and nothing is better suited to help than that of a dental implant. To learn more about this process and what your treatment options may be, depending on your needs, give our team a call today.
Fulfilling Functional Needs
In order to address the question of your functional capabilities, your dentist may recommend dental implant treatment. This process involves strategically placing a biocompatible implant post into the jaw. Once healed, the post will be able to function similarly to a natural root by stabilizing the restoration and absorbing necessary bite pressure.
After the post is placed, we will custom-make a highly lifelike crown restoration to fit securely on top. We even take care to shade-match the structure to your natural smile’s hue. Providing nothing short of a near-seamless finish. Give our office a call today.
Enjoying Your Restored Grin
Though restorations of the past primarily focused on the cosmetic side of restorative dentistry, implants offer a unique ability to address oral appearance, function, and structural support/integrity. In other words, you can more easily achieve and enjoy a restored smile for years to come.
Learn More Today
To learn more about the many benefits of and process behind implant dentistry, contact Cedar Dental in Cedar Rapids, IA by calling 319-364-7108 to schedule your next appointment with our office to get started today.
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