
Feb
Losing a tooth changes more than just your smile. Eating can suddenly become uncomfortable. Foods you used to enjoy are suddenly making a fool of you at lunch with your co-workers. And sometimes, a missing tooth might change how you pronounce words. At Crossroads Dental, countless guests have been helped by Dr. Amy Famer in rebuilding their smiles with dental implants.
Dental implants are designed to look exactly like your real teeth. But just as important, they function and feel just like the teeth you were born with.
If you’ve ever worn dentures, you know how frustrating they can be. All that slipping and clicking when you’re trying to eat or have a conversation. Dental implants don’t have that problem because they’re anchored directly into your jawbone. They become part of you. So, you can eat what you want and talk without that background anxiety that something might shift at the wrong moment.
When you lose a tooth, your jawbone starts to shrink in that area. It happens because there’s nothing there to stimulate the bone anymore. Over time, this can change the shape of your face. Dental implants (the titanium post) replace your tooth’s root. This gives your jawbone the stimulation it needs to stay strong. Dr. Farmer sees this as one of the biggest benefits of choosing implants.
When there’s a gap in your smile, your other teeth start moving toward it. Slowly, but it happens. This can mess up your bite and make your teeth harder to clean. Implants fill that gap so none of your other teeth decide to mosey over to where they don’t belong.
Once the implant fuses with your jawbone, it’s there for good. With the right care, implants can last your whole life. Compare that to dentures or bridges that need replacing every several years. It’s a bigger investment up front, but when you think about it long term, they’re worth it.
Dr. Farmer and her team at Crossroads Dental have years of experience with implant restorations. She takes the time to plan each case carefully, so your results look natural and feel comfortable. From your first consultation to your final restoration, you’ll get the kind of attention that makes a real difference.
For Mead, CO, residents looking for dental implants, Crossroads Dental is close by. Dr. Farmer can walk you through the process and answer any questions you’ve got. Take the time today to call (970) 703-8556 and set up a consultation. Â