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For New Teeth Options, Consider Dental Implants
A missing tooth or teeth is no laughing matter. While missing teeth can ruin a beautiful smile, it can also cause other issues like shifting and leave your other teeth more vulnerable to conditions such as tooth decay and gum disease. Fortunately, at Magnolia Park Dental, Dr. Brady Camp and his team can provide you with incredible dental implants to complete your smile.
How Do Dental Implants Work?
The concept of dental implants is pretty simple. They are made of two parts: a post and the restoration, which is usually a ceramic or porcelain crown. The post behaves as the bottom half of the restoration, serving as the tooth root below your gum line, while the crown is the upper part of the restoration that imitates your tooth above your gum line.
The dental post is implanted directly into your jawbone, where it will integrate with the bone during osseointegration. This process can take several months to complete, but once it’s finished, the post will have fused with your natural bone to create an incredibly strong new tooth root. During osseointegration, the doctor will fit you with a temporary crown designed to protect the post as it fuses with your jawbone.
Finally, your custom-made dental crown is placed on top of your post and cemented with a special paste that bonds to the post. The result is a stronger tooth that looks and feels completely natural.
Does Getting Dental Implants Hurt?
Whenever you talk about inserting something inside your jawbone, it’s natural to assume there will be some discomfort. While this is true, during the implant procedure, we will make you as comfortable as possible by using the right local or general anesthesia to numb the area beforehand.
After the placement of your dental post, it’s likely that you will feel soreness in your gums, teeth, and jaw in the area surrounding the implant. This can be managed well with either prescription or non-prescription pain medication, and the discomfort should quickly fade within a few days to a few weeks.
One thing to keep in mind is that your temporary dental crown needs to be treated with great care, as the post would not have had the time needed to fully integrate with your jawbone. Too much pressure could cause the crown and post to shift, causing great discomfort. This is why we recommend a soft or even liquid diet at first.
Can Anyone Get Dental Implants?
Unfortunately, only people over the age of 18 are eligible to receive dental implants. Children are still growing, and as their bone structure changes, the implant could shift. Even adults around the age of 18 might not be the best candidates since their bodies might not have reached their full physical maturity.
Also, candidates with dental issues such as tooth decay and gum disease are not eligible until those conditions are resolved. If there is damaged bone tissue under the missing tooth, a bone graft might be needed to provide a better foundation for the implant.
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What Are the Best New Teeth Options in Coppell TX?
Getting a dental implant is a big decision, but one that greatly improves your quality of life. If you live in the Coppell area and would like to learn more about dental implants, call Magnolia Park Dental today at (972) 573-4600 to set up your consultation. Enjoying the peace of mind of a strong and healthy smile has never been easier.
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Dr. Brady Camp received his Bachelor of Science from Brigham Young University and his Doctorate of Dentistry from
the Baylor College of Dentistry,
Dallas. He graduated with honors in the top three of his dental class and was on the Dean’s
list. He is a member of organizations like the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, Texas Dental Association, and Dallas County Dental Society and
is Invisalign certified.
Dr. Camp loves being a dentist and enjoys giving others beautiful, healthy smiles and great dental experiences. He takes pride in his work, ensuring the best dental care is available to his patients.
Dr. Camp loves being a dentist and enjoys giving others beautiful, healthy smiles and great dental experiences. He takes pride in his work, ensuring the best dental care is available to his patients.