A gapped smile creates trouble, but you can avoid the effects of missing teeth with dental implants from Howe Family Dentistry in Howe, TX. Dr. Mike Karleskint has the expertise to place and restores these artificial teeth whether you need one replacement or an entire arch of teeth. Have a trouble-free, functional, lifelike smile again.
When you lose teeth...
The inevitable oral problems occur--impaired biting and chewing, shifting of remaining teeth, poor self-esteem and degraded gum tissue and supporting bone. These problems start immediately after dental extractions unless you pursue tooth replacement with today's best choice--the dental implant.
A single-tooth dental implant consists of a titanium screw surgically placed into the jaw by your dentist in his Howe, TX, office. After healed and anchored by a natural bonding process called osseointegration, the implant is strong enough to receive a metal abutment and porcelain crown.
For people who are missing more--or even all their teeth--Dr. Mike often uses mini-dental implants. These smaller titanium devices anchor partial or full dentures when placed in multiples of two in the upper or lower arch. Mini-implants also work well in areas of the mouth with limited space or when bone is thin.
Qualifying for dental implants
Come to Howe Family Dentistry for a consultation and examination with Dr. Karleskint. He used advanced imaging techniques to determine the quality and quantity of your supporting bone. Sufficient bone allows the dental implant to integrate and to accept the pressures biting and chewing create.
Finally, you need some patience to receive dental implants. Full-size devices take several weeks to integrate with the jaw. However, the wait is invaluable.
Enjoying your complete smile
The American Dental Association (ADA) says that while no dental treatment features a 100 percent success rate, dental implants come pretty close. However, you may need to replace the crown or denture which restore your implant(s) after a normal wear time of 10 years or so.
To keep the hard and soft tissues around your implant healthy, please:
- Brush two times a day
- Floss daily to reduce plaque and tartar
- Quit smoking (it causes an infection called periodontitis)
- Wear a bite guard if you clench your teeth (ask your dentist)
- See Dr. Karleskint twice each year for your cleaning and check-up
Regain your smile
You can when you receive dental implants from your Howe, TX, dentist, Dr. Mike Karleskint. You'll enjoy his chairside manner and of course, his experience and skill. Phone today for your detailed consultation: (903) 532-5545.