Of all the modern tooth replacement options available at Dreamland Dental in Bellflower, dental implants are by far the best. Implants not only give you a prosthetic tooth that is nearly as strong and stable as your natural tooth, but also preserve the underlying bone tissue that naturally deteriorates when you lose a tooth, causing your face to deform. And with the ability to match the color of the crown to that of your existing teeth, the replacement tooth is virtually unnoticeable when you smile.

1. Replace one missing tooth

A single implant can be placed to replace the root of one missing tooth, and a crown attached to it to simulate your actual tooth. This is a permanent treatment that can last for years with proper oral hygiene. Although implants do not stain or decay, post-care is just as important as for your natural teeth.

2. Replace multiple missing teeth

When used to replace multiple teeth, you don’t necessarily need one implant for every site. Depending on the size of the gap, the dentist may place two or more implants at intervals to act as supports to anchor the fixed bridgework. For instance, when you have two missing teeth, you can have one implant and a bridge supported by the crown, so the adjacent natural teeth won’t need to be prepared for bridgework.

3. Replace all your teeth permanently

With as few as 4-6 implants, you can install an entire arch of full dentures with 10 to 12 teeth, in the upper or lower jaw. The dentures can either be fixed or removable.