A West Haven and Milford CT implant dentist offers freedom from dentures

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It used to be that when West Haven and Milford CT residents lost a tooth or teeth they had to be fitted for dentures and dental bridges. Even though cosmetic dentists were careful to take good molds for the most comfortable denture fit possible, still, it was uncomfortable for many. Patients complained of slipping and sliding dentures while eating or having conversations. Denture wearers were forced to use messy adhesives and then take the dentures out to soak in cleanser. These downside aspects were embarrassing for many denture wearers, and might even have caused them to feel ashamed that they needed dentures in the first place.

An implant dentist can make a difference
Implant dentistry has changed the way patients feel about teeth replacement! When an implant dentist like Dr. Joseph Tartagni at Shoreline Dental Care places the titanium and nickel posts (the actual dental implant) into the patient’s jaw, it is there for good. The jawbone has unique reaction to the titanium post: It grows around the post, securing it permanently into the bone. The porcelain replacement tooth is screwed into the post, and it is there for good! Patients who couldn’t enjoy biting into a juicy steak or a ripe, red apple, have expressed feeling liberated, free to enjoy the foods they once couldn’t enjoy with dentures and dental bridges, after visiting the implant dentist.

If you are ready to replace those dentures and dental bridges, call Shoreline Dental Care, your West Haven and Milford CT dentist today and make an appointment with Dr. Tartagni, an implant dentist who is ready to provide a permanent solution to restore your beautiful smile!

Why dental implants are a superior solution to missing teeth

Traditional false teeth is the only solution for problems that go with having missing teeth in the past. While they represent an acceptable solution, there are just disadvantages that can’t be ignored. Dentures can often slip loose or fall during conversations and eating.  They also affect speaking and can be uncomfortable. Here are the reasons why teeth implants are the superior alternative for restoring teeth:

1.       Dental implants replace missing teeth with new and permanent teeth that function, look, and feel like normal teeth.

2.       Because implants are anchored to the jawbone just like normal teeth, you will never have to worry about your dentures falling out.

3.       Your implanted teeth will be stronger and more permanent than dentures or dental bridges.

4.       Our bones can safely and readily accept titanium implants, subsequently fusing around them to create a permanent bond.

5.       Implant procedures can be performed quickly, and have a historical success rate of approximately 95%.

Are there drawbacks for dental implants?

In most cases, anyone can receive a dental implant without complications; however there are some cases in which implants are not appropriate.  For example, some patients may be taking bone-fortifying medications, which can cause problems with the way the jawbone receives the implant.  Furthermore, the jawbone must have a sufficient level of density in order to successfully accept the implants, which are made of titanium.  Although your implant dentist can sometimes solve this problem through a special kind of bone grafting procedure, the complexity of this kind of procedure might discourage patients from going through with it.

If you want to learn more about dental implants and implant dentistry, simply get in touch with your local West Haven or Milford CT cosmetic dentist or implant dentist, Dr. Joe Tartagni of Shoreline Dental Care, and you will discover how you can have your very own dental implants and enjoy life better with confidence.