Dental implants are changing the way many people live. For patients missing teeth, gaps can be permanently eliminated as the implant provides a both comfortable and natural-looking replacement. Restorations using dental implants look beautiful, feel natural, and function as if they were your original teeth. As a result, dental implants can help restore almost anyone’s smile, whether the natural teeth have been lost due to injury or disease.
At the Preston Dental Center, our cosmetic dentists have used dental implants to produce beautiful, radiant smiles for patients throughout Cary, Raleigh, and Durham for years. If you are missing teeth, are tired of your uncomfortable dentures, or would like to know more about dental implants, contact the Preston Dental Center today to learn more about your options.
Dental implants are long-lasting alternatives to dental crowns, conventional dental bridges, and dentures for patients with missing teeth. Dental implants — available to our Raleigh, Durham, and Cary, North Carolina-area patients — create a beautiful smile that both looks and feels natural. Dental implants also offer unparalleled levels of stability because they are fused directly to the jawbone. Your replacement teeth will feel more natural and fit more comfortably than with substitutes that are not fixed in place.
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If you are missing teeth and would like to know more about dental implants, contact our office in Cary. After a thorough examination and consultation, Drs. Greg and Lisa Mayes will determine whether dental implants are right for you. To see what dental implants have done for some of our other patients, visit our smile gallery and view a collection of before-and-after images.
Dental implants provide highly stable support systems for replacement teeth or dentures. Our cosmetic dentists carefully match these strong and long-lasting restorations to your natural tooth color. The result is a natural-looking, sturdy restoration that restores your ability to chew, talk, and smile with confidence. Other benefits of dental implants include:
Once placed, dental implants bond with the jawbone, creating a strong foundation for artificial teeth. In addition, dental implants prevent tooth displacement, preserve facial structure, and avert bone deterioration, all of which are common effects of missing teeth. If you would like to know more about dental implants and reside in the Raleigh, Durham, or Cary area, contact the Preston Dental Center today and schedule a consultation.
The placement of dental implants is usually accomplished in several office appointments over a period of time (typically about six months). First, a small titanium post, which will serve as a replacement tooth root, is precisely anchored into the patient’s jawbone. After the jawbone has healed, a second titanium piece, called an “abutment,” is attached to this post. A dental crown is then cemented to the abutment. Only the dental crown remains visible, restoring the look, feel, and function of the lost natural tooth.
If multiple teeth are missing, Drs. Greg and Lisa Mayes may recommend an implant-supported bridge. Implant-supported dental bridges replace all missing teeth and some of the lost roots. Once the dental crown or bridge is in place, dental implant patients can expect to enjoy restored oral function. They can smile, chew, and talk with confidence again. To learn more about the placement of dental implants, contact our office in Cary and arrange a consultation.
Your dental implants can serve you for years if they are properly maintained. Care for dental implants is no more complicated than for natural teeth. Regular brushing and flossing is essential for the success of the implant. Dental implants integrate with the jawbone and become part of the body, but unlike soft tissue transplants, dental implants do not carry the risk of rejection as titanium is completely compatible with the body. Patients frequently report that dental implants eliminate the day-to-day frustration and discomfort of poorly fitting dentures. Dental implants allow patients to enjoy healthy and varied diets while restoring their confidence in their ability to speak clearly and comfortably.
If you are interested in learning more about dental implants, contact our Raleigh, Cary, and Durham-area office today and schedule a consultation with our skilled cosmetic dentists.