“My new smile has changed my life!”

– Karen R.

Most people would love to have perfect teeth. It's mostly an aesthetic concern with people who see how bright their smile could be. However, when someone loses teeth, the problem isn't only one of aesthetics, but of function. It's a blow to self-confidence, but it can also make it hard to eat certain types of food and impede speech. One procedure that can remedy the problem of missing teeth is that of dental implants.

Dental implants can solve issues such as:

• Prevent headaches and jaw pain associated with temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD)
• Fill in gaps caused by missing teeth
• Keep teeth surrounding a gap from moving in to closed the gap and becoming misaligned
• Keep the contours of your face the way they should be by preventing jawbone shrinkage characteristic in those with missing teeth.

Dental Implants are set either directly into the jawbone or on the jaw and beneath the gum line. The implant can then support porcelain crowns. This is a permanent replacement.

The dental implant procedure can take several sessions spaced over several months. The amount of time is contingent on how long it takes your jawbone to heal.

If you feel that you may be a good candidate for dental implants, please contact Dr. Wendling to schedule an initial consultation.