Dental implants were invented more than half a century ago. It fixes one of the biggest issues anyone will ever have to deal with: tooth loss. Dr. Lama Shoukfeh of Lubbock, TX, offers her patients dental implants to restore function and appearance.
More About Dental Implants
Dental implants consist of three main parts: a titanium post, a screw and a crown. The post is placed under the gumline to support the dental crown. The post is biocompatible, which is why dental implants have a 95% success rate. Your Lubbock dentist inserts a screw to connect the post to the crown, the only visible part of a dental implant.
Who is a good candidate for dental implants?
People with good oral hygiene and high bone density are typically good candidates. You need to keep teeth clean to prevent dental implants from decaying.
How to Care for Dental Implants
Because dental implants are similar to natural teeth, you care for them just the same you would your natural teeth. Be sure to brush twice a day using a fluoride-containing toothpaste, and floss at least once a day.
You need to use mouthwash and drinking water that also contain fluoride to prevent decay and halt already decaying teeth. You should also choose healthier foods to prevent acid-producing bacteria from breaking down teeth.
Advantages of Dental Implants
- Dental implants can replace one tooth, a few teeth, or all your teeth
- It restores speech and eating
- Implants restore your smile and reinforce your jawbone
Who should you contact?
If you have questions about dental implants and would like to book an appointment, call your dentist, Dr. Lama Shoukfeh, of Lubbock, TX, at (806) 794-5280 today.