How Dental Implants Are Installed

When replacing missing teeth, it is nice to know you can depend on it without worrying about it coming loose or needing to be replaced again. Because dental implants are so close to a natural tooth, The Oyster Bay Family Dentists of Oyster Bay, NY offer dental implants to our patients looking to replace missing teeth.

Dental implants are the most stable and strong tooth replacement option out there. They work by implanting a titanium post into the bone socket so that it bonds with the jawbone. A crown is then placed on top that looks and feels like a real tooth. Each crown is custom-created in a dental laboratory so it is the perfect fit for every patient.

To place a dental implant, first, there will be a surgical incision made. The titanium implant post is inserted and allowed to heal. During the healing time, you will wear a temporary crown to protect the area. After the healing is complete, an abutment is placed onto the implant to serve as the base for the permanent crown. The custom-made permanent crown is then cemented into place. With good care, a dental implant can last for a lifetime.

If you are looking to replace one or more teeth with a permanent option, dental implants may be right for you. To schedule an appointment with The Oyster Bay Family Dentists in Oyster Bay, NY, call us at (516) 922-5730 or visit our website, www.oysterbaydentists.com. 

How Smoking Affects Dental Implants

By now, mostly everyone knows about the endless list of ways smoking can harm your body. However, did you know that it can also affect the success of dental work like dental implants? Since the smoke enters your body first through your mouth, it can really have a major effect on your soft tissues. The Oyster Bay Family Dentists of Oyster Bay, NY want our patients to understand the ways smoking can affect your future oral health. Keep reading to learn more.

Smoking physically changes the gum tissues in your mouth and the blood vessels surrounding them. The top layer of skin cells in the gums develops a condition called keratosis, which is the thickening of the tissues. The salivary glands within these tissues become blocked off and damaged, which creates dry mouth. The superficial blood vessels in the mouth begin to constrict, so they do not supply enough blood to the area. These effects create problems with healing, immune strength, and bacteria. When there is decreased blood flow, the area can take longer to heal after implant surgery. In addition, a dry mouth promotes gum disease. Over time, these issues will cause more bone loss in the jawbone around an implant, increasing the risk of the implant falling out.

Smoking wreaks havoc on the lungs, the circulatory system, oral health, among many other body systems. It is also a known cause of cancer. The best thing to do is to quit or never start. To schedule an examination, an oral cancer screening, or an implant consultation with The Oyster Bay Family Dentists in Oyster Bay, NY, call us at (516) 922-5730 or visit our website, www.oysterbaydentists.com. 

Tooth Replacement Options in Oyster Bay, NY

When there are so many options for tooth replacement, how are we to know what the best option is? Here at The Oyster Bay Family Dentists of Oyster Bay, NY, we want our patients to know about the options they have for tooth replacement so they can make an informed decision.

Dental bridges are an option here at The Oyster Bay Family Dentists. A dental bridge is a replacement tooth using adjacent teeth to attach the replacement. This is a long-lasting and popular option. With good care, dental bridges can last over fifteen years.

Dental implants are options for permanent replacement. We have both full-sized implants and mini implants available. Dental implants actually implant a titanium post into the jaw bone to heal just as a normal tooth root would. Mini implants work great for smaller areas and also as a more stable base for dentures.

This brings us to one more option we have here for tooth replacement. We have available full and partial dentures for patients who have lost all their teeth or only some. Dentures are great for those who want a removable option. They are completely customized so that you have the best, most natural smile for you!

To learn more or to schedule a consultation about tooth replacement, contact us at The Oyster Bay Family Dentists of Oyster Bay, NY. Call us at (516) 922-5730 or visit our website, www.oysterbaydentists.com.