If you are suffering from some form of tooth loss, you are not alone. Millions of American adults are missing anywhere from one to all of their natural teeth. Although the risk of tooth loss increases with age, it can happen at any time. Fortunately, there have never been so many options to help you get your smile back and improve your oral health. Read on to learn about dental implants, one of today's most premier restorative treatments, and contact Dr. Thomas Blankenau of Caring Family Dentistry Inc. in Lincoln, NE, if you are interested in undergoing this procedure.

More about Dental Implants

Whether you're missing one or more teeth, dental implants can help. An implant is a small, titanium shaped screw that is surgically placed in the socket of a missing tooth in order to replace the missing roots. This approach allows for a permanent anchoring of the cosmetic crown, preventing you from having to worry about bridgework or using adhesives. Additionally, the presence of a dental implant also helps to prevent the erosion of healthy bone tissue in the gums. This is an invaluable asset, for bone loss is one of the biggest side effects of missing teeth, and also a major risk factor for periodontal (gum) disease.

Implants are available for healthy adults with enough bone density in the gums to support the implant, and they can support anything from a single tooth to an entire set of dentures on the upper or lower jaw.

With proper care (i.e. a strict oral hygiene routine and regular visits to our Lincoln office for follow-up care) implants have a very high success rate and are designed to be a long term solution to tooth loss.

Interested? Give Us a Call

For more information about how dental implants work and whether they are the right smile restoration option for you, contact Caring Family Dentistry Inc's office in Lincoln, NE, today by dialing (402) 423-9344 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Blankenau.