Dental implants are vital for your dental health. People who have lost teeth need to replace their missing teeth/tooth roots using dental implants to prevent bone recession. Drs. Craig Callen and Richard Nichols of Craig C. Callen & Associates have decades of experience providing top-notch health care for their Mansfield, OH, patients.

The Basics of Dental Implants
Dental implants are oral appliances that replace missing teeth, as mentioned above. They are made of a titanium post that, when inserted into the jawbone, fuses to the bone reinforcing the jawbone. This prevents jawbone recession that causes facial sinkage and people looking older. Tooth loss also leads to teeth shifting from their place and creating spaces or gaps between teeth. This increases the chances of food getting stuck between teeth, which increases the likelihood of cavities and more tooth loss and/or gum disease.

The titanium post needs about 3-to-6 months to fully integrate with the bone. When you visit your Mansfield dentist again, he will place a screw or connector to attach a new crown that matches the rest of your teeth. You'll be able to walk out of your doctor's office with a new smile that can last you a lifetime.

Advantages of Dental Implants
Dental implants can last a lifetime if you take proper care of your teeth, just like your natural teeth.
Implants have a 95% success rate, which means they are more successful than other procedures.
Dental implants restore a person's ability to eat and speak properly, which improves their nutritional intake and overall confidence.
They are also unique in that they can replace a single tooth or all your teeth if need be.
Would you like to speak with a dentist?
If you'd like to learn more about dental implants and if they're a good fit for you, make sure you call Drs. Craig Callen or Richard Nichols of Craig C. Callen & Associates at their Mansfield, OH, office today: (419) 756-0188.