Restore Your Smile with Dental Implants at Serene Dentistry

Approximately 100 million people, including nearly 70% of individuals between 35 and 44, have lost at least one permanent tooth. Since losing a tooth can cause you to feel self-conscious about the way your smile looks and make you worry about its visibility while speaking with others, you should consider replacing a missing tooth as soon as possible. The good news is that today we can use dental implants to replace a missing tooth or an entire arch of missing teeth.

How Popular Are Dental Implants?

With more than 500,000 people choosing to replace their missing teeth with dental implants each year, implants have become a very popular tooth replacement option. Their ability to replace a missing tooth with a dental crown or missing teeth with a bridge that looks and feels natural has led to an increase in their popularity.

Benefits of implants:

• Function just like your natural teeth.
• Offer stability and strength.
• Can last a lifetime.
• Help maintain the shape of your face by preserving your jawbone.
• Have a shade to match your existing teeth.
• Won’t negatively impact your surrounding teeth.
• Aren’t removable. That said, patients can secure removable dentures with implants.
• Won’t shift around as traditional dentures and partials do.
• Don’t limit your food choices.
• Won’t negatively affect your speech.

Reasons To Replace Your Missing Tooth with a Dental Implant

They look great and feel natural.

At Serene Dentistry in Ventura, we match the shade of your dental implant’s crown with your natural teeth. In addition, we custom-shape it so it fits beautifully within your smile.

Dental implants can last a lifetime.

If you properly care for your dental implant, it should last indefinitely. This longevity is possible because of osseointegration, which is a biological process that involves the titanium implant fusing with the jawbone. Once this fusion is complete, the implant is essentially part of the jawbone.

They help maintain your facial structure.

Without a dental implant to replace a tooth, the jawbone begins to shrink. This can cause the face to sag, making an individual appear older than they truly are. By preserving the jawbone with an implant, your facial structure won't change.

Dental implants are easy to care for.

Although modern implants won’t decay, you’ll still need to brush and floss. Brushing and flossing removes food debris and bacteria from surrounding gums and bone. Neglecting to remove these bacteria and debris could lead to gum disease.

They don’t require the dentist to reduce other teeth.

When a patient receives a tooth-supported bridge, the dentist must reduce the teeth that will support the bridge. With a bridge supported by dental implants or with stand-alone dental implants, your other teeth remain intact.

Implants are a cost-effective tooth-replacement option.

You must replace traditional bridges and dentures every 7 to 15 years.

If you wear removable dentures, you’ll need to purchase a special cleaning solution. In addition, once they begin to feel loose, you’ll have to buy an adhesive to make them more secure. And, eventually, you’ll probably need to have them relined or adjusted so they fit better.

Dental implants cost more on the front end, but you’re making a one-time investment, long-term replacing a missing tooth or missing teeth.

Enjoy Stable and Secure Dentures with Dental Implants

Until recently, having dentures that fit snugly and stay in place was just a dream. Now, with implant-secured dentures, this dream has become a reality.

At Serene Dentistry, we can create custom-designed, implant-retained dentures. These revolutionary dentures are still removable, but they snap securely into place, providing stability and restoring natural function.

Benefits of an implant-secured denture:

• Keeps your denture firmly in place.
• Allows you to speak clearly and pronounce words naturally.
• Continues to stimulate the jawbone, which helps your face maintain its natural structure.
• Prevents the sore spots that develop due to pressure from the denture.

3 Common Misconceptions Related to Dental Implants

1. They hurt.

During your dental implant procedure, you’ll receive medication that ensures you remain comfortable. After surgery, you might have some tenderness. However, this side effect only lasts a few days, and we’ll give you some simple solutions to address this post-surgical sensitivity. Once these initial few days have passed, your discomfort is gone, and you’ll enjoy a secure denture that no longer shifts.

2. I’m too old to have dental implant surgery.

Even if you have an age-related issue that affects the bones (e.g., osteoporosis), you may still be a viable candidate for implant-supported dentures.

Advancements in implant dentistry provide solutions for many age-related issues. If you’ve been dealing with the drawbacks of non-implant-supported dentures, it may be time to consider looking into implants.

3. Any dentist can perform dental implant surgery.

The skill of a dental professional depends on the extent of their education and experience. The dentist who performs your dental implant surgery must have advanced training and experience to strategically place your dental implants.

Why Choose Serene Dentistry in Ventura?

Your oral health and smile are important, so, regularly visiting a dentist is essential. At Serene Dentistry, our goal is to make each visit something special. To accomplish this, we have created a warm, caring atmosphere. In addition, during treatment, Dr. Efner and her team use a gentle touch. We are always keeping your comfort in mind.

Dr. Klara N. Efner has invested the time and effort necessary to become an expert in implant dentistry. Therefore, she knows the importance of precise implant placement and understands the intricacies of dental implant surgery. She uses these skills to create beautiful smiles for her dental implant patients. If you'd like to learn more about dental implants and implant-supported dentures, please contact Serene Dentistry today.