Are you missing teeth and feeling embarrassed to show off your smile? Missing teeth can be unsightly and affect the function of your smile. Dr. Alamzad and Dr. Yang of Queens Professional Dental Care offer dental implants in Jackson Heights, NY, to give you a smile you can be proud to show the world.

What are dental implants?

Dental implants are a tooth replacement option that is permanently placed in your jaw bone. A small screw-shaped post is implanted in the bone during minor surgery. As the area heals, the bone will fuse with the post, so it will never move and is there to stay. After several weeks, your dentist will add a custom-made crown to the implant that looks exactly like your natural teeth. Your new implant will blend in perfectly with the rest of your smile.

To take care of your dental implants, all you have to do is brush your teeth twice a day and floss at least once the way you usually do. They will not require any special care, and they can’t get cavities as a bonus.

Dental implants can be used to replace one or multiple teeth. Your dentist can also use them with other treatments like implant-supported bridges and implant-supported dentures. They can give you a completely new smile.

Who is a candidate for dental implants?

Not everyone is a candidate for dental implants. Missing teeth come with other side effects like bone loss. If you don’t have enough bone density to support an implant, you will have to look into getting a bone graft first. Smoking will interfere with the healing process, so you should quit before getting implants. Another thing to consider is your oral health. Any problems with your gums or cavities in your teeth need to be addressed before you get dental implants in Jackson Heights, NY.

To find out if you are a candidate for dental implants in Jackson Heights, NY, contact Dr. Alamzad and Dr. Yang of Queens Professional Dental Care. Call (718) 898-8080 to schedule an appointment today.