Dr. Kimberly Kau, DDS | Infinite Smile Dental
Do you have missing or damaged teeth due to decay, gum disease, or injury? Consider replacing them with dental implants, a safe and comfortable alternative to bridges or dentures. Dental implants replace teeth with a titanium post embedded into your jawbone, an abutment inserted into the post, and a zirconia crown cemented on top of the abutment.
The replacement teeth are as strong or stronger than your natural teeth as the bone fuses to the titanium post. They are more comfortable than dentures as they eliminate denture pain and gum irritation. In addition, with dentures, plaque and bacteria buildup can harm your other teeth and gums. Bridges require crowns over perfectly healthy teeth and are not nearly as strong as implants.
Traditional tooth replacements, such as dentures, are recommended to be replaced every 5-7 years, while bridges can last at least 5-10 years, but with good oral hygiene, more than ten years. Generally, implant crowns typically last between fifteen and twenty years. Some patients have had them last the rest of their lives.
Top 8 Reasons to Replace Your Missing Teeth with Dental Implants
- More durable and economical (over lifetime)
- Provides the same chewing force as your natural teeth
- Comfortable as your natural teeth
- No chance of cavities
- Increased stability over a full denture
- Maintains a healthy jawbone
- Protects adjacent teeth
- More comfortable than wearing dentures
Tooth Replacement Treatment Comparison
Infinite Smile Dental
Dr. Kimberly Kau has been practicing dentistry in the Tri-Valley area, serving Dublin, Pleasanton, San Ramon, Danville, and Livermore for over 20 years. She and her practice offer dental implants, crowns, bridges, and dentures to replace lost or damaged teeth.
Call us to book a consultation appointment to see if you are a good candidate for a dental implant. If you have significant bone loss, you may not be a viable candidate for an implant, as there may not be enough bone to support the titanium implant.
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