Close the Gaps In Your Smile

Close the Gaps In Your Smile

Maintaining a good oral regimen is vital for your health. Sometimes, however, brushing and flossing can't prevent a tooth being knocked dental implantsout due to injuries, like when playing a sport. That's why Dr. David Erdman of Fort Lauderdale, FL, provides his patients with dental implants.

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Dental implants are state-of-the-art installations that are used to fix gaps in your smile. The process of getting a dental implant is straightforward.

Dental Implant Procedure:

Dr. Erdman applies local anesthesia to the problem area and inserts a titanium post into the jawbone. The titanium post is biocompatible, so your body will not reject it.

Afterward, he will surgically seal the area. The titanium post will need to bond, which can take three to six months. This process simply means the titanium post will fuse with the bone, therefore giving your support and strength.

When the three to six months pass, you will go back to Dr. Erdman. He will attach an abutment and a permanent crown that matches the rest of your teeth. You can walk out of his Fort Lauderdale office with a complete smile.

How to care for your dental implants

The advantages of implants are that they have a high success rate, can last a lifetime and you can receive multiple implants, not just one. Some people have all their teeth replaced with dental implants.

Taking care of your implants isn't difficult. It's the standard oral regimen of brushing your teeth twice a day and flossing, at least once, before bed. Also, stay away from sugary foods. Sugar will promote bacterial growth leading or resulting in unhealthy plaque formation. The build-up of plaque can lead to cavities or something worse, like periodontal disease.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding dental implants, don't hesitate to reach out to your Fort Lauderdale, FL, dentist Dr. Erdman.