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Have you lost one or more teeth? Replacing your teeth will help your biting ability, prevent adjacent teeth from drifting out, and keep your jaw healthy.
Rich Flores, DDS, LLC, understands the importance of a healthy, beautiful smile. Whether you are missing one or more teeth, Dr. Rich Flores offers high-quality dental implants in Willoughby, Ohio, to rebuild your smile. Dubbed the “gold standard” for teeth replacement, dental implants offer similar cosmetic and functional benefits to natural teeth.
A dental implant is an artificial tooth root created from biocompatible titanium or zirconia. The implant stud is surgically inserted in the jawbone to offer a solid foundation for a dental crown, bridge, or denture. Whether used to replace one or multiple teeth, dental implants offer the following life-changing benefits.
Many patients appreciate dental implants because they feel and look like natural teeth. Dental implants owe this close resemblance to natural teeth primarily to their design and construction, which closely resemble the structure of natural teeth.
Unlike bridges and dentures, which sit atop the gums and depend on the health of other teeth for support, dental implants are securely anchored in the jawbone, making them stable and durable. Furthermore, dental implants are restored with a natural-looking restoration, making your replacement tooth virtually indistinguishable from the rest.
Your teeth are important for chewing and keeping your smile looking beautiful. Not only this, your natural teeth play a role in maintaining the structural integrity of your jawbone. As you chew and bite, the roots stimulate the bone to grow and regenerate, maintaining its density.
Unfortunately, when you lose your teeth, the jawbone lacks adequate stimulation, resulting in degradation. Good news! Dental implants provide functional stimulation, preserving your jawbone.
Have you been avoiding tough foods because of missing teeth? Avoiding certain foods deprives your body of essential nutrients. Dental implants restore your oral function to near-perfect, allowing you to eat all your favorite foods. With dental implants, you can now eat nuts, steak, and crunchy fruits that were previously off the menu.
After implant placement, the implant fixture fuses with the jawbone to form a permanent structure. Unless the implant is infected, it’s designed to remain in the jawbone forever.Â
Teeth are like dominoes. When you lose one, the rest may follow. Your teeth are secured in place with roots and adjacent teeth. So, when you lose one tooth, the nearby teeth tilt into the new space and become loose. This shifting can negatively alter your bite alignment and even lead to further tooth loss.
A dental implant fills the gaps left by missing teeth, maintaining the stability of surrounding teeth. Additionally, an implant prevents premature wear and tear by distributing the chewing and grinding load evenly across all teeth.
Ready to reclaim your healthy smile with dental implants? Call (440) 856-8774 to schedule an appointment with Rich Flores, DDS, LLC. Your complete, healthy smile awaits!
Dr. Rich Flores
Rich Flores, DDS, has over ten years of experience in private dentistry. He graduated from Saint Ignatius High School and attended Allegheny College in Meadville, PA, where he received his Bachelor of Science in Biology. He then attended the Ohio State University College of Dentistry and entered private practice in Columbus, OH, immediately upon graduation.
Dr. Rich believes in compassionate, quality dental care in a comfortable setting and treats patients as if they are family. He is a member of the American Dental Association, Ohio Dental Association, and Cleveland Dental Society and is certified in Invisalign and dental implants.