Dental Implants
Many people call Coast Dental Town N Country to ask if dental implants would be a good solution to replace missing teeth or to secure a denture in place. Dental implants are a strong, long-lasting solution that lets you eat, talk, and smile with confidence for years to come.
A dental implant is a titanium post that is shaped like a small screw. The dentist or specialist places the post in the bone under your gums. The bone will gradually grow around the dental implant, creating a strong base for a crown, bridge, or fixed denture. Best of all, dental implants have a documented success rate of more than 95%, which is significantly higher than other tooth-replacement options.
How Dental Implants Work
At our Coast Dental office in Tampa, we can use dental implants to replace missing teeth in several ways.
- Single Tooth Replacement: When you have one tooth missing,
a single dental implant is inserted into the bone to replace the tooth root. Once that has healed, the dentist will place a custom-made, color-matched, stain-resistant crown on top of the dental implant so that it looks like a natural tooth. Best of all, a dental implant will never decay or need a root canal. - Multiple Tooth Replacement: If you have more than one tooth missing, your dentist
may recommend placing dental implants to secure a bridge. For example, if you are missing three teeth in a row, then the dentist may recommend placing two implants, one on other side of the gap, and then topping it with a three-point bridge. One of the advantages of having dental implants anchor a bridge is that the dental implants won’t weaken or decay. - Fixed Implant-Supported Dentures:
Dental implants can also support a complete denture, which is an entire row of replacement teeth. Typically, the dentist or specialist will place four dental implant posts, and the denture will be attached. Implant-supported dentures are secure in the mouth. They don’t flap or slip like a normal denture can. That makes it easier to speak and eat.
What Do Dental Implants Cost?
Dental implants are often a cost-effective option when viewed as a long-term investment in your health, comfort, and well-being. Initially, implants are more expensive than other tooth-replacement methods such as dentures or bridgework. But dental implants last longer; in fact, most never need to be replaced.
We recommend you check with your dental insurance company to see what portion may be covered by your dental benefits. Coast Dental Town N Country also has third-party financing partnerships which may be able to help you work the cost of dental implants into your family budget.
The first step is to schedule a consultation to see if a dental implant is the right option for you. If you are missing one or more teeth, call our dentist in Tampa at (813) 886-1800 today.
