Implants are widely considered to be the best method of replacing your missing natural teeth.  A tooth implant can restore your smile, improve your chewing function, and even help with TMD symptoms such as TMJ pain and headaches by supporting your bite.  Implants can also be used to stabilize dentures so they will function more like natural teeth.

A tooth implant is made up of 3 components.  First, a titanium fixture that functions much like a natural tooth root is placed in the jaw.  A connector is placed into the fixture which then supports the actual tooth crown.  The result is a replacement tooth that looks, feels, and functions like a natural tooth.  You can brush and floss it like a natural tooth and chew with it as if your tooth was never missing.  Implants will never decay, and generally last a very long time - most often the rest of your life.

Implant Fixture Placed

Implant Crown Cemented In Place

The process is pain-free, although you always have the option of sedation dentistry if you choose.  The most common response from patients is their surprise with how easy a process it is.  Most take a single dose of Advil after treatment and require nothing more.

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