What Are Dental Implants

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What Are Dental Implants?
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If you have lost a single tooth, several
consecutive teeth on the same arch, or all of
your natural teeth, you may be a good candidate
to receive dental implants at Discovery Dental.
Because the procedure is newer than some others
in the field of dentistry, many patients want to
know "What are dental implants?" before they
agree to get one.
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Benefits of Choosing Dental Implants

• Dental implants are a permanent way to replace
  missing or damaged teeth. They have many
  benefits, such as
• Improving oral health
• Helping to preserve the teeth remaining in
  the mouth
• Improving the appearance of your smile
• The ability to chew your food with confidence
  knowing the implants won't slip out of place
• Your replacement teeth match the shape and
  color shade of your existing teeth for a more
  natural appearance

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How Dr. Vanama Installs Dental Implants

• Before you can receive your new replacement
  teeth, Dr. Vanama screws a tiny titanium screw
  into your jaw where your tooth once sat.
  Depending on how many teeth you are missing, you
  may need to wait from several weeks to a few
  months for the area to heal before she can
  proceed with the next part of the dental implant
  process. We can provide you with removable
  dentures in the meantime if you wish.

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At your second appointment, Dr. Vanama inspects
the area where she inserted the screw to make
sure that it healed as expected. She then
attaches the replacement tooth to the rod and
secures it in place. The staff at Discovery
Dental performs several different types of dental
implants based on the patient's needs. Regardless
of the type you eventually get, Dr. Vanama uses
3D scanning technology to determine the location
of your jawbone to ensure the correct placement
of your new dental implant.
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• Having just one missing tooth can affect your
  confidence and willingness to smile, not to
  mention missing several or all of your teeth.

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If you're tired of feeling self-conscious because
of holes in your smile, contact Discovery Dental
to inquire about dental implants. We are happy to
answer your questions during a one-on-one
consultation. http//discoverydentalwa.com/