A missing tooth can negatively impact your smile and the alignment of the remaining teeth. Over time, your missing tooth can cause other teeth to shift in your jaw. A dental implant can correct your problem – and restore beauty to your smile at the same time. If you’re in need of dental implant services, the professionals at Riverbend Family Dental can help.
What Are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are prosthetic teeth that look just like normal, natural teeth. If you’re missing one or more teeth, implants are the closest thing to real teeth that you can get. Dental implants are surgically installed in your jaw. Implants are fused with the body, so they’re permanent. They can’t be removed, and they also can’t be distinguished from your natural teeth.
Benefits of dental implants include:
- Implants fill any gaps in your teeth left by tooth extractions or permanent tooth loss
- Improved ability to chew and digest food
- Prevent teeth from shifting around after loss of a tooth
- Implants are cared for just like your natural teeth
Are You a Good Candidate for Dental Implants?
Before you can get a dental implant, your dentist will have to assess your oral hygiene and dental health to ensure that you’re a good candidate for this kind of procedure. Ideally, you should have good oral hygiene habits and good overall oral health. The best candidates are non-smokers free of periodontal disease.
Are Dental Implants Covered by Insurance?
This depends on your dental coverage. Often, implants are not covered. However, we are happy to answer any questions that patients or their insurance providers may have to determine whether their implant is a covered event.
Contact Riverbend Family Dental for Dental Implant Services
At Riverbend Family Dental, we provide dental implant services in St. Paul, MN. Our dental professionals have years of experience helping patients through challenging procedures like implants. If you’re missing a tooth and need a prosthetic tooth, call us for an appointment.
