If you are struggling with missing, damaged, or decayed teeth, restoring your smile can be possible. Dr. Oshin Anjirghooli can help with dental implants in West Hollywood, CA (also Encino and Hancock Park). When considering implants, there may be several questions concerning how the process works and what a patient can expect. Keep reading to learn more about this exciting dental restoration process.
What Are Implants?
Simply put, implants are a permanent solution for missing, damaged, or decayed teeth. While in the past dentures, partials and bridges were the only solutions for this problem, today implants provide more options. Implants can be thought of as permanent dentures. Whereas traditional dentures can be inserted and removed, implants are permanently implanted into your jawbone. This gives patients the strength and permanence of real teeth.
How Are Implants Done?
The first step of the process will be to schedule a consultation with a dental implants specialist in West Hollywood, CA (also Encino and Hancock Park). This specialist will be able to evaluate the overall health of your teeth, mouth, and jawbones to see if you are a good candidate for this procedure. If it is determined that you are a good candidate for implants, a treatment plan will be created for you.
Any damaged or decayed teeth will be removed first. Following this, you will undergo a procedure in which the implant rods will be implanted into your jawbones. These rods will hold the new teeth in place. Following this, teeth will be created for you. These teeth are inserted onto the top of the rods. The dentist will check the teeth for matching coloration and shape to ensure you have a beautiful, even smile.
Recovery
This type of procedure is considered to be major dental surgery. There will be a certain amount of recovery time involved. During your recovery, you will need to follow your doctor's instructions carefully. Your mouth will be susceptible to infection during the healing process. Take all medications that are prescribed.
You will care for your implants in much the same way you care for your natural teeth. Regular brushing and flossing will ensure the teeth are clean and that bacteria do not develop along or beneath the gum line.
If you would like to learn more about dental implants in West Hollywood, CA (also Encino and Hancock Park) please contact Dr. Anjirghooli by calling 310-246-0995.
