Dental Implants Airdrie

Just like with dental veneers, the lifespan of dental implants can vary by many factors including:
·         Dental hygiene
·         Quality of care 
·         The materials of the implants 
 
To understand how long a dental implant last, it's important to know about the 3 key parts an implant is comprised of:
1. The implant: Usually a titanium screw
2. An abutment: A metal post that connects the replacement tooth to the implant
3. The crown: A porcelain resin or metal tooth that replaces your missing tooth

Among these parts, the titanium implant itself can last a lifetime with great care, regular dental check-ups and strong oral hygiene. The crown itself can have a lifespan of 10–15 years or beyond with consistent and careful maintenance over time. 

This includes a routine of:
· Brushing your teeth twice a day for a minimum of 2 minutes
· With a fluoride toothpaste!
· Flossing at least once a day
· Getting professional cleanings every 6 months

This can also include habits such as:
· Avoiding exerting a lot of pressure on hard foods with your implanted tooth
· Respecting that your teeth are not mechanical tools!
· Opening things with your teeth can be very harmful to your teeth and jaw, dental implants not.
· Finding a solution to bruxism, if you're prone to grinding your teeth at night or during the day as a stress response. Recognize and potentially find a solution to clenching

Our team of experts will help create a clear, sustainable maintenance plan for you to give your dental implants in Airdrie a good, long life!

The material that the crown on a dental implant is made of can affect how long an implant lasts as well. Crowns are usually made of Porcelain. Porcelain crowns are considered the strongest and to have the longest life-span.

At YouFirst Dental, we design our dental implants in Airdrie to take up residence in your mouth permanently and help enhance your quality of life — because YOU are important.

Contact us today to learn more about dental implants services. We're here to help you find out if dental implants are a right fit for you and how they can best align with your lifestyle, goals and budget!

Do you have a missing tooth and want to know what could replace it? You may have heard of implants but are not sure if they are right for you. Dental implants are an alternative to partial or complete dentures or dental bridges.

They replace a tooth’s roots and act as a support for an artificial replacement tooth. The dental implant performs the role of an anchor by holding the replacement tooth in the right place.

If your general health is good, your gums are healthy and you have sufficient bone in your jaw to fix an implant, dental implants Airdrie could be a very suitable replacement tooth option. If we find that your jawbone has reduced in size or normal development has not taken place, you could opt to have a bone graft to strengthen the bone in the area of the missing tooth.

Dental implants are not the only option for missing teeth and you may prefer to choose traditional dentures instead. Dental implants are an alternative to dentures, not a replacement for them. We can discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the various procedures that are available and make a suggestion of what we think may be suitable in your circumstances.

Here at You First Dental, we will examine your mouth carefully and take x-rays of your jaw, head and teeth to discover if you are a candidate for dental implants Airdrie. If you go ahead with dental implants, we will fit a dental implant beneath your gum tissue and into your jawbone.

As the gum tissue goes through the healing process the implant will begin to bond with the surrounding bone and attach itself to the gum. This process may take many months.

As soon as the gum tissue has successfully healed, we will then attach an abutment to the dental implant, which is a post that links the new tooth to the implant. We will then fit a replacement tooth made of artificial material and which is attached to the abutment.

If a number of teeth need replacing, a fixed dental bridge or crown can be firmly attached to dental implants. This is a dental restoration that plays the role of one or more lost teeth by extending to an area that for some reason or another lacks teeth. The bridge is fixed firmly in the correct place by dental implants, which have already been placed on both sides of the missing teeth or tooth.

A missing tooth or missing teeth can be more than just a nuisance. A replacement that is strong enough to resist the normal biting, chewing and grinding while eating is an attractive prospect. It makes sense to be fully informed on what is available so that you can make the choice that suits you best.

When you make an appointment at You First Dental here in Airdrie, your missing tooth and surrounding mouth will be examined carefully and we can then discuss the options available to you to replace that annoying gap in your mouth. We provide free consultations as well as financing options.

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