We Replace Teeth as an Implants Dentist in Albuquerque

Implants Dentist in Albuquerque

As an implants dentist in Albuquerque, we understand the trauma that comes with losing a tooth, or teeth. For many people losing these vital parts of their body is an immensely psychological blow, just like losing hair can be traumatic for some people. In addition, there are added challenges that come with tooth loss. The most noticeable is the inability to have the same kind of smile that you once had. This is extremely sad for people who have lost multiple teeth. Next comes the inability to eat some, or all, of the food that you love since you will no longer have the ability to chew these foods. Finally, a lot of patients find that they are unable to speak as clearly as they once were and have trouble enunciating certain words. All of these are traumatic, but below the surface tooth loss has an even deeper impact.

The root of the tooth has a deep connectivity to the jawbone, creating a symbiotic relationship that each depends on for survival. In order to address all of these, we have an amazing prosthetic device called dental implants. These dental implants take the place of a natural tooth. They are able to recreate the symbiosis with the jawbone, thereby increasing the jawbones durability. They are able to provide a strong and stable base upon which we can build a perfect fake tooth, that looks and feels like the original. Most importantly they can restore your life to exactly how it was before you lost your tooth, or teeth.

An Implants Dentist in Albuquerque Can Help

Information about dental implants is available in large quantities on the internet these days, including right here. This is because popular culture has finally caught up with science in the understanding that you do not have to deal with tooth loss unless you want to. Dental implants have given people the ability to change how they age, which is a very useful thing. The deluge of information on the internet can be beneficial at times, and at other times it can be overwhelming. We do ask that you get your information or verify anything you have learned, with us as the experts in dental implants. The advantage to knowing all about dental implants is that we can focus on your specific goals and how these implants can help you achieve them. We can also work to educate you on how certain parts of the process work, what you can expect, and what the timeline is for us to meet your goals.

One thing people always ask about is the healing timeline. Typically it takes between four to six weeks of healing before we can place the new dental crown over the site of the dental implant. In order to protect the site while it is healing, we can do one of two things. Either we can cover it with tissue, and allow the tissue to heal naturally or we can place a healing abutment over the implant and allow the tissue to heal around it. In either case, the healing time is the same. In the meantime, you may want to wear a temporary denture.  As an implants dentist in Albuquerque, we can go over all of the options with you.