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Missing One Tooth? 7 Reasons to Fill That Gap with a Single Tooth Implant
Every tooth is important, as each plays an important role in the makeup of your smile. Losing even one tooth can impact your oral health and function. Fortunately, your Pacific Beach, California dentists, Drs. Julie and Joseph Boulos can replace a single missing tooth fairly easily with a single tooth implant. All Coast Dental is your one-stop location for single tooth implants near me.Â
Here are seven good reasons to consider single tooth implant treatment:Â
1. Replaces Your Tooth & Its Roots Â
A single tooth implant will replace your tooth and its roots to restore the structural integrity of your smile. Dr. Boulos will place the implant inside your jaw through oral surgery and wait for it to integrate with your bone system and heal. Once the implant is firmly secured in your jaw, we’ll attach a dental crown to replace your lost tooth.
2. Resolves Tooth Loss Issues Permanently Â
Titanium implants are well known for their strength and durability and can last 30 or more years, with proper care. Quality porcelain crowns can last 15 to 20 years. When it’s time for an upgrade, we can attach a new crown to the same implant to avoid repeating your surgery.
3. Doesn’t Need Support from Healthy Teeth
Implants are standalone treatments that don’t require the modification of healthy teeth for support, like a fixed bridge. Once an implant fuses with surrounding bone tissue, it’s permanently secured by your jaw.
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4. Prevents Dental Drift
Dental drift is when one or more teeth shift out of alignment to fill the space of missing teeth. This can ruin your bite and cause your smile to appear crooked. Replacing a lost tooth with an implant prevents dental drift to maintain proper alignment of your smile.
5. Maintains a Healthy Jaw Â
Your tooth roots stimulate jawbone growth and regeneration. When you lose a tooth, that stimulation ceases, causing your jawbone to break down. Implants act like tooth roots to stimulate bone growth and keep your jawbone strong.
6. Looks Natural and Real Â
Porcelain crowns have the same color and sheen as real teeth, giving them a realistic tooth-like appearance. Dr. Boulos will customize your crown to match the features of your natural teeth, allowing it to fit in seamlessly with your smile. Secured by an implant tooth root, your crown will look, feel, and function like a natural tooth.
7. Easy to Care For
Implant crowns are easy to care for, as they’re brushed and flossed like the rest of your smile. Good oral hygiene and professional dental cleanings will keep your new tooth healthy and strong for years.
Where to Go for Single Tooth Implants Near Me
Interested in learning more about single tooth implants? Contact Dr. Julie or Joseph Boulos from All Coast Dental in Pacific Beach, CA, for a consultation at your convenience. We can be reached at (858) 264-3002.
Dr. Julie Boulos
Dr. Julie Boulos is a highly dedicated general dentist with over 15 years of experience. She earned her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Detroit Mercy and holds a Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Science from California Polytechnic State University. Dr. Julie's unique background in nutrition allows her to emphasize the connection between diet and oral health, focusing on prevention. She is known for her compassionate, patient-centered approach and expertise in a wide range of dental services. Dr. Julie is a member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, and San Diego Dental Society.