Dr. Peter Yanes provides comprehensive dental care for the whole family and can help when you have missing teeth. If you are missing a tooth you may be a candidate for dental implants in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Keep reading about dental implants and come see us to find out if they are the right tooth replacement option for you.
Missing teeth and dental implants
Missing teeth leave unsightly gaps in your smile, but they can also cause problems with chewing and speaking. Most importantly, if you don't replace missing teeth other teeth in the area will shift. This can change your bite and damage more teeth! It's best to replace missing teeth for the health of your mouth, and dental implants are a strong and beautiful option.
Dental implants are made up of a titanium post implanted in your jaw bone, and a ceramic crown that sits on top to replace the tooth. Your crown is custom-made to match your smile and is easy to care for.
Getting an implant
When you get a dental implant at our Rancho Cucamonga, CA, practice it takes a couple of appointments to complete, but leaves you with a strong and beautiful replacement for your missing tooth.
First, an implant post is placed in the jawbone during minor surgery. Then, you heal for a period of several weeks while a process called osseointegration takes place. Your jawbone heals around and fuses to the implant, which is what makes it so strong. During the healing period, you may wear a temporary tooth cap while your custom crown is made.
At a final appointment, your custom crown is placed on the implant and you leave the office with a new tooth and a beautiful smile! When you have dental implants, it's important to practice great oral hygiene and schedule regular dental visits. Your dentist will recommend brushing for two minutes twice a day, flossing at least once a day, and scheduling two teeth cleaning appointments a year so that you have regular exams, too.
When you need dental implants in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, come see Dr. Peter Yanes. Contact us for an appointment at (909) 466-4495.