Replacing missing teeth promptly is essential to your overall dental hygiene, as a gap leaves the remaining teeth unsupported. If left unsupported, the remaining teeth may drift along the jaw line, reducing the spaces between them; they may become weaker, making brushing and flossing more difficult. Missing teeth can jeopardize the integrity of the jaw line and change the shape of your face. Missing teeth can make you look older and less healthy.

Dental implants from Los Angeles dental implant specialist, Dr. Azar-Mehr, can replace any number of missing teeth (even all your teeth)permanently. An anchor, such as a metal screw, is attached directly to your jaw bone. Once your jaw and gums have healed fully from implanting the anchor, the bond between the bone and anchor becomes very strong, and then a prosthetic tooth is attached to the anchor.

The prosthetic tooth is crafted to look just like your natural teeth, matching them in size, color, contour, and shape of your natural teeth. Your smile will be fully restored and may even look better than before. You will also find it easier to eat food.

Dental implants require enough supporting bone in the jaw to safely attach the anchor or anchors. Your prosthodontist will be able to discern whether you have to have enough supporting bone; if you don't, a graft will give you the support needed.