We’re the lucky ones. We’re the generation that grew up with fluorides, gum treatments and high dental health expectations.
Not that long ago, popular wisdom held that you held onto your teeth for a while, then began having the problems extracted and finally at about 60 or so, settled into dentures.
Today we know that doesn’t have to be the cause. More adults retain their teeth now than at any other time in history. If you’ve recently celebrated a milestone birthday with all, or most of your teeth intact, congratulations. But don’t tempt fate. Good dental hygiene habits plus regular visits to our office are a must to keep what you’ve got.
The good news is, should you ever need one or more replacement teeth, you won’t necessarily have to settle for a removable partial or bridge. We have a new, high-tech solution up our sleeve, dental implants.
Implant devices are actually anchored in the jawbone like natural teeth. Then one or more tooth restorations are attached to the anchors. The result being stability, lifelike appearance and the ability to eat anything with confidence.
If you or someone you know and love could benefit from dental implants, give our office a call. We’d be happy to explain details of the procedure.
Mark A. Poitras, DDS practices Cosmetic and Sedation Dentistry at 19310 Avenue of the Oaks, Santa Clarita.
For more information, please call 661-251-0700.