If you’re missing a tooth or several teeth, you’re not alone. Approximately 178 million Americans are missing at least one permanent tooth, and 40 million of them are missing all of their teeth. Fortunately, the dental team at White Plains Family Dentistry, in White Plains, New York, provides customized dental implants to replace your missing teeth and restore your smile. Call White Plains Family Dentistry or schedule a consultation online today to find out if dental implants are right for you.
What are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are natural-looking replacement teeth that your dentist places directly into your jaw. An implant consists of a titanium post, a prosthetic tooth replacement, and an abutment to connect them. Your dental implants look and function just like your natural teeth and you take care of them in the same manner with daily brushing and flossing.
Dental implant posts are made of titanium because the metal is uniquely biocompatible. This means that it bonds with your bone in a process called osseointegration to create a solid foundation for your prosthetic tooth replacement.
