What are Dental Implants?
A dental implant is a manufactured post (placed directly into the jawbone) that is designed to create a stable foundation for natural looking tooth restoration. A dental implant is the closest thing to your natural tooth.

Why Replace Missing Teeth?
When a tooth or teeth are lost your other teeth are affected. Because the support and chewing forces are altered your remaining teeth will begin to shift and the tooth opposite the missing tooth will begin to drift out of its socket. This can accelerate gum disease and occlusal disease causing further breakdown in the dental arch. Placement of dental implants helps to prevent jawbone loss because the base of the dental implant serves as a substitute for the missing tooth root structure. Dental implants are the only tooth replacement solution that can protect your dental health by simulating your natural tooth and tooth root structure.We recommend replacing missing teeth to:

  • Restore and maintain the natural bite
  • Prevent unnatural stress on other teeth
  • Keep opposing teeth in their proper place
  • Prevent shifting and tilting of adjacent teeth
  • Help prevent further dental decay and gum disease
  • Maximize your smile, speech and chewing