Dr. Raymond Della Porta and Dr. Scott Elliott provide dental implants in Vero Beach, FL, when patients are missing teeth. Dental implants can restore function to your mouth when missing teeth threaten the health of your whole mouth! Keep reading to see if you could benefit from dental implants, and come see us if you have missing teeth.

Missing teeth

When a tooth has been lost or extracted, the gap in your smile might be the most obvious problem but that's only the beginning. Missing teeth can create difficulties chewing and speaking normally. If a tooth is missing for too long the jaw bone in the area can become compromised, and your other teeth will begin to shift. This will change your bite and cause a whole host of other dental problems.

A dental implant fills the gap in your smile and keeps your other teeth healthy. If you are missing single teeth, dental implants can benefit you by restoring your smile.

Dental implants

Dental implants are made up of a screw-like titanium post that is implanted in the jaw bone, and a ceramic crown that sits on top to replace the tooth. The implant post is placed during minor surgery, and then you are fitted with a temporary tooth cap. You wear this cap while you heal for a period of several weeks, and during this time your custom crown is made. The healing period is important because a process called osseointegration takes place. Your jaw bone heals around and fuses to the implant. giving it strength.

At a final appointment, your custom crown is put in place and you leave the office with a new tooth! Dental implants in Vero Beach, FL, can last you a lifetime when you take great care of them. Your dentist will recommend brushing for two minutes twice a day and flossing at least once a day. Make sure you floss in the area of the crown and remove all debris. If you grind your teeth at night, your dentist will recommend a nightguard to protect the crown.

Dr. Raymond Della Porta and Dr. Scott Elliott can replace the gap in your smile with a new dental implant and you can put your best face forward again! Contact us for an appointment in Vero Beach, FL, at (772) 567-1025.