Seniors Benefit from Working with an Implant Dentist

As an implant dentist, we have the privilege of working with local seniors. It is a lot of fun to work with seniors of retirement age as they go about planning for their future. Thinking about things like where to travel and go on the vacation, what classes to audit, what hobbies to take up or even what to do with the family house, more and more seniors are taking the time to also think about their appearance and the things that they are ready to change.

One of those things is often their teeth. If you are a senior that is tired of wearing ill-fitting dentures or having the restrictions that come from tooth loss, we encourage you to visit our dental office to learn more about your options. There is no need to allow age or tooth loss to restrict your happiness. With help from Scott G. Lamming DDS, you can have a smile that you are proud of.

How an Implant Dentist Can Help You

When visiting our dental office, we will begin by conducting a physical examination and taking X-rays. One of the things that we will be looking for is the density of the patient’s jawbone. It is important for the jawbone to have enough density to support the dental implant. Think of the dental implant as a screw going into a piece of wood. If the screw is longer than the wood, then it will not be secure. If the jaw is not dense enough, then the implant will not be as secure as it needs to be either.

The challenge is that after the patient loses a tooth, then the patient can experience resorption to the point that 25 percent of the jawbone density within the first year alone. This loss creates a situation where many seniors cannot get dental implants without first having a bone grafting procedure. If this is the case, then we will let the patient know and make a recommendation regarding which steps to take next.

Other Options

As an implant dentist in San Juan Capistrano, we can also discuss other options with the patient. For example, the patient may not have enough bone density to support a long traditional dental implant but can have enough density to support a shorter and wider implant. Also, if the patient suffers complete tooth loss, then he or she may benefit from implant supported dentures. These are the types of solutions that we can discuss with the patient during the consultation and examination.

Remember that our goal is to provide the patient with a natural-looking set of replacement teeth that are going to function at optimal levels. We are confident that dental implants are the best way to achieve this goal and will work with the patients to identify the exact solution and exact procedure that is going to work best for the patient’s health and appearance.

Dental Implant Results

By using dental implants to replace your missing teeth we can give you a full set of highly functional teeth that look absolutely amazing. Our patients find that they are able to enjoy life more than when wearing dentures. The dental implants do not come out.

They are surgically placed and will remain secure in your mouth regardless of what you are doing or what you are eating. As a senior, you can replace your teeth with implants and live life without restrictions. This a far superior way to enjoy your retirement years.