Implants can complete your smile

Your smile is what the world sees first. If you are not happy with the first impression you are making, it may be time for dental implants. If you need a full-service dentist in West Los Angeles, CA, you can count on Dr. Suzanne Haeri to have all the dental services you require, both preventative and cosmetic.

Your self-confidence can really be eroded when you lose teeth. People lose teeth for many reasons, including poor dental hygiene and accidents. If the teeth are large molars way in the back of your mouth, you may not feel the impact on your smile, but if the tooth or teeth are in the front or within the range where the empty spot is visible, the appearance can be less than optimal. Dental implants are an option that allows you to have a permanent solution that has all the visual appeal of your natural teeth.

Dental implants are not the solution for some people with very severe gum disease that has damaged the underlying bones, and those who take certain medications that compromise the immune system. Some health conditions make dental implants impossible. If you grind your teeth, you may also not be an ideal candidate, but dental implants can complete your smile.

What is a dental implant?

In the simplest terms, a dental implant is a permanent crown but, unlike a crown, the natural tooth is removed. After the tooth is extracted, there is a waiting period. Then a titanium screw is placed into the jaw. This is done under local anesthesia. The implant must be allowed to heal. This takes between 4-6 months. When it is healed, an impression is made which allows a tooth to be created that fits perfectly into the open space. The color of the new crown is created to match the color of your natural teeth.

Once the crown has been created, it is placed onto the screw with an abutment. It is a simple procedure that only takes a few minutes, and you will leave the dentist's office with a complete smile and a gorgeous new tooth. The total time between extraction and completion is less than a year.

Dental implants can make all the difference. If you are ready for the smile you once had, contact Dr. Haeri in West Los Angeles, CA. We proudly serve Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Carthay, South Carthy, Miracle Mile, Hancock Park, Santa Monica, and Brentwood. Call our office at 310-657-2200 or use the form on our website.