Whether you're smiling, speaking, or chewing, implants will look, feel, and work more like your "original teeth" than any other kind of tooth replacement treatment.
Dental implants are today's best alternative to natural teeth. They allow you to function more normally than conventional dentures and bridges. They can be the foundation for greatly improved smiles and overall facial appearance. Dental implants are used to fill the gaps left by a lost tooth or several individual teeth. To replace a missing tooth, a titanium post is guided below your gum-line. After the post has had time (three to six months) to integrate with your jawbone, a natural-looking replacement tooth is mounted to the implant.
Dr. Burton is trained to provide implants so your case may be able to be completed without the need to see several different dentists or specialists.
"Dental implants restore your appearance and natural bite"
Your smile is your best asset. A friendly smile conveys warmth and openness, while a beautiful smile projects confidence, youth and vitality to all who see it.
If you are missing teeth or have an uncomfortable tooth replacement, you may not be as happy with your smile as you could be. If having missing teeth or an uncomfortable partial or full denture keeps you from smiling, you'll be happy to know that there may be a treatment that will have you smiling again with dental implants.
Dental Implants serve as root replacements for missing teeth, providing a foundation for new teeth.
Dental implants may offer you important advantages compared to other treatment options:
• The ability to enjoy a wide variety of food again
• No need for messy dental adhesives
• Dental Implants are taken care of just like natural teeth
• Helps to prevent bone resorption therefore preserving natural contours
• Improves chewing and therefore aids digestion
• No uncomfortable moments with non supported dentures