Dental Implants Can Restore Your Smile


Missing one or more teeth can negatively impact your smile, and with it your confidence, as well as your dental health if the gaps go untreated. Luckily you have a number of options for restoring your smile, but as you will learn, dental implants represent the longer-lasting, more permanent option among the others. If you want to know if you're a candidate for the procedure, get in contact with Dr. William Gerard in Livingston, NJ.

The Benefits of Dental Implants

Traditionally, when restoring a gap left by one or more missing teeth, the answer is bridgework. Where the crowns are supported by adjacent teeth.

Dental implants take a different approach.

The crown is supported by titanium posts that are permanently bonded onto the bone of your jaw, much the same way that roots support your natural teeth.

For multiple missing teeth, dental implant-supported bridges are also available as a treatment. These don't require a one to one ratio between the implant and new tooth. Even entire dentures can be supported this way.

Dental implants, as a possible downside, take a while to heal and can cost more than traditional bridges.

The reason is that the titanium posts have to bond to your jawbone through a process called osseointegration. This can take months, but it is why the result is a long-lasting permanent smile that both looks and feels natural.

Dental Implants in Livingston, NJ

Being a candidate for the treatment requires that you have healthy gums and bone strong enough for the procedure. Although, for some, it can be strengthened through a bone graft.

Healthy dental habits are also very important to qualify, such as daily brushing and flossing, but also committing to your biannual checkups.

Just as important is avoiding bad habits, like smoking, which can negatively impact your recovery.

For a smile with teeth that work the way your natural teeth already do, that don't require special cleaning, that won't impact surrounding teeth, and that you can count on for years and years so long as you care for them, dental implants are by far the best option. But it all depends on your specific case, so make an appointment to be properly informed on your options. Call Dr. Gerard in Livingston, NJ, by dialing (973) 740-1277.

Our Location

349 E. Northfield Rd. Livingston, NJ 07039

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Our Regular Schedule

Monday:

10:00 am-7:00 pm

Tuesday:

9:00 am-6:00 pm

Wednesday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Thursday:

8:00 am-1:00 pm

Friday:

Closed

Saturday:

8:00 am-1:00 pm, twice monthly

Sunday:

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