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The loss or extraction of teeth can impact the smile’s appearance, health, and function. This is why our team at Weimar Family & Implant Dentistry in Maple Grove, Minnesota, may suggest replacement options to be completed as soon as possible. At our office, we find that many of our patients love dental implants and the role they can play in restoring oral health. Let’s look at dental implants and discuss why our patients love them!
Dr. Richard Weimer describes the dental implant as a very small titanium appliance or “post” that is surgically placed into the jawbone. It functions as a replacement root for a missing tooth. This post provides stability and support for an artificial tooth, including a crown, bridge, or denture, to be attached on top. The end result is a strong and natural-looking replacement tooth that looks and functions just like a real one.
Five reasons why our patients prefer dental implants over other tooth replacement options:
One of the main reasons our patients love dental implants is that they provide an improved appearance compared to other tooth replacement options. Since the implant fuses with the jawbone, it creates a strong foundation for the fake tooth, giving it a natural look and feel.
When a natural and adult tooth is lost, the jawbone can begin to deteriorate due to a lack of stimulation from chewing. Dental implants prevent this by stimulating the jawbone just like natural teeth do. They also do not require adjacent teeth to be filed down like traditional bridges do, preserving the overall health of the remaining teeth.
Dental implants have had an impressive success rate over the years and are designed to last for many years with proper care from the patient each day. Traditional options, such as dentures or bridges, may need to be replaced every five to ten years, while dental implants can last a lifetime. This makes them a cost-effective long-term solution for tooth replacement.
With dental implants for the smile, our patients do not have to worry about avoiding certain foods that may be difficult to chew or damaging to traditional dentures or bridges. Dental implants provide the same chewing strength as natural teeth, allowing our patients to enjoy their favorite foods without restrictions.
Since quality titanium dental implants are securely anchored into the jawbone, they will not slip or move around like traditional dentures can. This improves speech and prevents discomfort or irritation commonly associated with removable dentures.
If you are thinking about replacement options such as dental implants, we invite you to call Dr. Weimar and his team at Weimar Family & Implant Dentistry to learn more about the solutions available to you! Call (763) 275-3080 to request a visit to discuss treatments designed to improve your smile’s function, health, and appearance!
Dr. Richard Weimar received his BA and DDS degrees from the University of Minnesota and opened his practice in 1984. He has provided exceptional dental care to Minnesota’s Maple Grove and Brooklyn Park communities for over 30 years.
He is a member of many professional associations, including the Academy of Osseointegration, International Congress of Oral Implantology, and American Society of Dental Anesthesiology.
Dr. Weimar is skilled and experienced in almost all areas of dentistry, including sedation dentistry, implants, one-visit crowns using CEREC technology, and veneers. He is a pioneer in introducing many new technologies in the state as he wanted to provide his patients a comfortable, pain-free, faster, and less expensive dental experience. He educates patients on all procedures so they can make informed decisions about their treatments. His mission is to create a dental office where patients can receive all treatments under one roof.