Dental implants are considered the gold standard in tooth replacement because they replace both your tooth and root.
This is so important because without a tooth root, your jawbone has nothing to keep it stimulated, and it begins to deteriorate. This can diminish support for neighboring teeth, resulting in more tooth loss and impacting your facial structure.
How Dental Implants Work
A dental implant takes the place of your root and integrates with your bone because it's made of biocompatible titanium. It keeps your bone healthy while supporting your new tooth, a custom porcelain crown. Getting dental implants in South Charlotte is the closest replacement to your natural teeth.
A dental bridge may be a good solution for patients who aren't candidates for tooth implants. This fixed appliance uses two dental crowns as anchors to healthy teeth to support one or more prosthetic teeth in between, which "bridge" the gap left by your missing teeth.
Contact Our Weddington-Area Dental Clinic
If you're living with lost or compromised teeth, Dr. Shirman would love to discuss your options! Tooth replacement is essential for restoring function so you can eat and chew with ease and aesthetics so you can feel confident about your smile again.
Contact Dental Wellness of Charlotte at (704) 317-7337 to schedule an evaluation with Dr. Shirman.