Tooth loss used to be a given as a person aged, but fortunately with better dental hygiene, scientific research, and access to proper dental care, more people keep their born smiles well into their golden years. It’s still not uncommon to need a replacement for a missing tooth, two, three, or even a whole mouth full, however. Whether it’s because of poor oral hygiene, untreated dental infections, or injury, if you find yourself with missing teeth, you may wonder what replacements will look like. Glencoe cosmetic dentist, Dr. Brent A. Engelberg, is here not only to restore patient’s smiles, but also to tell them how best to care for their new teeth when they undergo something like a dental implant procedure.
Just Like Natural Teeth
When dealing with teeth, the best way to replace them is to follow the anatomical structure that nature intended. Nothing does this more closely than dental implants, because they not only replace the visible part of your tooth, but also the root underneath. Since dental implants so closely mimic natural teeth, caring for them is as simple as caring for natural teeth. Brushing and flossing can ensue as always when your dental implants have healed following surgery. You’ll be advised by Dr. Engelberg to continue with your six months dental checkups as always.
Taking Care of Implants
Dental implants are fabricated entirely from synthetic materials. This means that they are not susceptible to the bacteria that cause cavities. You should never take this to mean that dental hygiene can be minimal. You still have your gums and jawbone to worry about even if you don’t have a single natural tooth left in your mouth. Proper dental self-care is also important to keep your implants looking bright and white, and for good breath. If you neglect your dental health after an implant procedure, your jawbone can lose density and your implants can actually fall out just like unhealthy teeth would.
Dental Implants from Glencoe Cosmetic Dentist
Your cosmetic dentist in Rolling Meadows offers procedures that can help with a number of dental issues. You can reach our 60022 dentist office at 847-259-8030. We are happy to serve patients in Northbrook, Deerfield, Highland Park, Wilmette, Winnetka, Glencoe, Vernon Hills, Lincolnshire, Libertyville, Skokie, Evanston, Palatine, Schaumburg, Elk Grove Village, Rolling Meadows, Northwest Chicago Suburbs, and Northern Chicago Suburbs.
