Implants – a long term solution

According to the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, more than 30 million Americans are missing all of their teeth in one or both jaws. This news is staggering as many of those people may be eating a diet that is compromising to their health.

“The reason dentists get concerned about missing teeth is that natural teeth provide the ability to eat a wide range of fruits and vegetables, along with other nutrient rich foods. When teeth are missing, especially those in an entire upper or lower arch, the ability to chew effectively may be lost and suddenly an unhealthy diet is the result,” says Dr. Denine Rice, a Periodontal specialist in Riverside, California.

            Implants can provide a long-term solution to those missing teeth. “With proper placement and maintenance, we see a 99% success rate of implants over a five year period,” adds Dr. Rice. “And the first five years after treatment are generally when most implants will fail. Often, we see patients that have had their implants for more than 20 years.”

            To learn more about dental implants or to see if you are a candidate, schedule anappointment today.