Care Dental Center is proud to offer single tooth dental implants to our patients in Carson. Dental implants are a popular option for replacing missing teeth. If you’re looking for a single tooth dental implant in Carson, our team of highly trained and experienced providers will be happy to provide it.
A single tooth dental implant is a permanent replacement for a single missing tooth. A dental implant consists of three parts: a false tooth, a connecter called an abutment, and a post. The post is surgically implanted into your jaw and the false tooth is placed on top of it.
Single tooth dental implants look and act like normal teeth. They are permanently attached, unlike dentures. They keep your jaw and remaining teeth aligned and restore the look of your smile. Single tooth dental implants also make it easier to chew and speak again.
There are few downsides to single tooth dental implants. The primary ones are the time and expense involved in the procedure. Single tooth dental implants require at least two trips to our Carson office. The first one is to implant the post in your jaw, which is done surgically. After your jaw heals, several months later, you’ll return to get the false tooth attached to the post.
The cost is the other downside. Single tooth dental implants are often the costliest option for replacing a missing tooth, and the one least likely to be covered by dental insurance. Some plans are starting to cover dental implant coverage, so talk to your dental insurance company if this is a concern for you.
Single tooth dental implants are not only safe, but they improve your health by keeping your other teeth in position and making it easier for you to eat. The post also anchors your jawbone, which helps to strengthen it.
The posts for single tooth dental implants are made from titanium or titanium alloys. The false tooth can be made from any of the standard materials false teeth are made from, including resin, porcelain, and gold. You will be able to choose your preferred material.
If you choose to match your implanted tooth to the color of your natural teeth, no one but you and a dentist will be able to tell that you were ever missing a tooth.
Single tooth dental implants are cared for just like ordinary teeth. Once you have the implant in place, you will brush and floss it alongside your normal teeth. It’s important to follow oral hygiene guidelines even for dental implants. They might not get cavities, but the gums around them can still develop gum disease.
Single tooth dental implants vary widely in price, depending on their location, the materials you choose, and several other factors. Your dental insurance may or may not cover a portion of the cost. After your consultation in our Carson office, the staff will prepare a detailed cost estimate and explain what you will have to pay for your single tooth dental implant.
We can also discuss financing and payment arrangements with you if you would like.
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