What are Dental Implants?

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Are you missing one, several, or all your teeth? Interested in a secure and permanent way to replace the missing parts of your smile? At Thomas Crossroads Dental Center, we are proud to offer implant dentistry for our patients interested in a more stable method of replacing missing teeth. Dental implants are a newer advancement in dentistry which involves attaching a tiny, titanium post (known as an implant) to the jawbone. Once properly healed, these implants can be used to hold prosthetic teeth such as a dental crown, dental bridge, partial or even complete denture depending upon your need.

Each prosthetic is designed to look, feel and function just like a natural tooth and can be created to blend seamlessly with your natural smile. Dental implants have a myriad of benefits:
 

• Dental implants look, feel, and function just like a natural tooth.
   

• Dental implants do not require adhesive pastes to stay in place
   

• Dental implants allow you to enjoy your favorite foods, no dietary restrictions required.
   

• Dental implants can last a lifetime with proper dental care.
   

• Dental implants can prevent tooth shifting/misalignment.
   

• Dental implants can improve your facial appearance and make you look younger.