Dental implants will give you your smile back.Did you know that your smile is one of the first characteristics someone notices when you meet them? Because our smiles have such a critical influence on our first impression, the state of our mouth, gums, and teeth have an impact on our confidence.

If you are unhappy with your smile, our dentists at Spokane Dental can work with you to find the best pathway to get the smile that you have always dreamed of. One of the most natural and efficient options available today are dental implants.

What are dental implants?

If you need to replace a decayed tooth or missing teeth, dental implants are a natural looking, permanent alternative to dentures and bridges. Instead of connecting to your adjacent teeth or sitting on top of your gums, dental implants use a manufactured root as the base of your artificial tooth, so it sits just like your natural teeth in your mouth.

Dental implants are fused to your jawline, providing you with the most realistic and permanent solution for your missing teeth. Dental implants are solid and give your tooth full functionality, so you can eat, talk, and clean your teeth just as you normally would.

Dental implants don’t just look and feel like your natural teeth, they are the only life-lasting tooth replacement solution available in cosmetic dentistry today. However, this solid tooth replacement solution comes at price and requires surgery – so it’s not the right choice for everyone.

Benefits of Dental Implants

Dental implants have a myriad of benefits compared to their temporary alternatives. If you are searching for a cosmetic tooth replacement solution, here are just some of the reasons why you might consider dental implants over dentures or bridges.

Lifetime of Comfort

If you have ever worn dentures, then you know just how uncomfortable unnatural teeth feel in your mouth. Some people even worry that they might fall out while they go about their daily activities. Dental implants are permanent, and designed to feel just like your natural teeth. When our dentists at Spokane Dental have completed their procedures, you won’t even think about the fact that you have false teeth.

No-Worry Eating and Talking

Besides being an attractive asset, our teeth are used for communication and the consumption of food. Why would you want a tooth replacement that makes you worry about either? When you’re talking or eating, your dentures could slide around, making it difficult to speak or chew. Dental implants, on the other hand, function just like your regular teeth would. Because your new root is fused with your jawbone, you can speak, bite, and chew just as you normally would.

A Natural Smile

However well manufactured, the truth is that bridges and dentures don’t always go undetected. Although they have become more natural looking over the years, it is possible for someone to notice that your teeth are not all natural. Dentures also need to be removed at certain points during the day, so someone could notice your teeth are missing during these times. Dental implants don’t just feel great, they act and look just like your natural teeth. When you choose dental implants as your tooth replacement solution, you’ll love showing off your new smile.

Better Oral Health

A missing tooth is not just a cosmetic inconvenience; it can also cause the early onset of other oral complications. When your teeth don’t have the side-by-side support of an adjacent tooth, they start to shift filling the empty space. It is common for those who have lost a tooth to notice that their whole smile gets out of line. Dental implants don’t just restore confidence in your smile, they allow you to maintain your oral health in the most natural way possible. And because they are anchored to your jawbone, you don’t have to worry about unnecessary strain on your surrounding teeth like bridges cause.

The benefits of dental implants are vast. Want to hear more? Talk with our dentists at Spokane Dental about how dental implants can help you reach your smile goals.

Types of Dental Implants

If dental implants are the right choice for you, our dental experts will walk you through the two different types of implants you may receive. Although both are constructed from titanium, it is the location that will impact that type of style that you need.

  • Endosteal Implants

    – This type of implant is the most common type of dental implant you can receive. An endosteal implant describes the process of drilling a small hole into the jawbone in which the implant will be set. Because the implant is set directly in the bone, this implant type provides maximum tooth support. If your jaw can handle the procedure, this is typically the preferred type of implant used.

  • Subperiosteal Implants

    – In some cases, your jaw may not be able to accommodate the artificial implant. This could mean that your bone is not strong enough or it is too shallow. However, the implant may be placed above or on the bone. This type of implant is still preferred over bridges and dentures, although you won’t find the same type of support as with endosteal implants.

Our dentists at Spokane Dental will help you determine what type of dental implant is the right choice for you.

Cost of Dental Implants

The biggest concern with dental implants is the cost. The exact price of your procedure will vary depending on the problems you are experiencing and the amount of work that needs to be done. If your oral complications consist of one missing tooth, it’s possible that you are looking at a few hundred dollars for the implant itself. However, the most expensive part of a dental implant tooth replacement procedure is the crown. In some cases, this can cost up to a few thousand dollars.

Dental implants can become pretty pricey if you need to replace a whole role of teeth. Other influencers include the amount of appointments needed during your implant installation procedure and additional treatments along the way.

Health insurance does not typically cover dental implant procedures. However, individual dental insurances may be able to help. Contact our office at Spokane Dental to learn more about dental implant payment assistance.