More and more of my patients these days come to me with questions about dental implants.  Today I’ll tell you about the benefits of dental implants.

Are Dental Implants Right for Me?
If you are missing one or more teeth due to injury, disease or tooth decay you may be a good candidate for dental implants. Generally speaking, if you’re healthy enough for a tooth extraction then you may be a candidate for dental implants, although we won’t know for sure until we do a thorough examination

What are Dental Implants?
A dental implant consists of a small titanium fixture that serves as a replacement for the root portion of your missing tooth.  Using local anesthesia, San Bruno, CA Dental Implants Dentist Office places the small titanium fixture into the bone. Ultimately the implant integrates with the bone securely, often resulting in a more stable structure than the tooth’s natural root.

Why dental implants?
Improved Confidence and Lifestyle:  Dental implants will transform your smile by eliminating unsightly gaps, helping you regain a more youthful smile. You can continue to enjoy all your favorite foods with confidence because of the sound structure of your teeth.

Improved Appearance: Without the root structure of a natural tooth present, the jawbone can shrink over time, affecting your overall appearance by giving your face a “sunken” appearance. This has the undesirable effect of making you appear older than you actually are but can also eventually change the structure of your jaw.

Provide a Permanent Solution: Unlike crowns or other dental prosthetics, the implant becomes an integral part of the structure of your jaw and will, under normal conditions, serve you for life without further adjustment.

At our San Bruno Dental Implants Dentistry Office the procedure can be done under local anesthesia in as little as 45 minutes. However, we do have a variety of sedation options available for patients who feel anxious or prefer a stronger sedative.