What Are Dental Implants?

Dental implants may be an option for people who have lost a tooth or teeth due to periodontal disease, an injury, or some other reason.

“Smile, for everyone lacks self-confidence and more than any other one thing a smile reassures them.” – Andre Maurois

But what happens when a smile is the cause of a person’s lack of self-confidence? Missing teeth can be a source of discomfort and insecurity for many people. Fortunately, there are several cosmetic dentistry procedures available – like Dental Implants - to help give you that beautiful smile you so dearly miss.

WHAT ARE DENTAL IMPLANTS?

Quite simply, a dental implant is a replacement tooth root that is made of titanium and anchored into your jaw bone to hold a replacement tooth or bridge in place. Implants provide a strong foundation for fixed (permanent) or removable replacement teeth. Dental implants can be used to replace a single tooth or missing teeth as a result of gum disease, injury, or some other reason.

Dental implants are beneficial for a number of reasons:

• Look and Feel: Dental implants look and feel like real teeth. They are strong, stable, durable, and do not interfere with your ability to eat, smile, or speak. With good care, many implants last a lifetime.

• Comfort: Implants eliminate the discomfort of removable dentures. Because they are anchored into the jaw bone, you will forget the implant is even there.

• Maintenance: Unlike other treatment options that require special care, dental implants are cared for just like real teeth – brushing and flossing.

• Oral Health: Dental implants do not require the reduction of surrounding teeth, as a tooth-supported bridge does. Dental implants are put into place without harming or affecting the surrounding teeth

• Self-Confidence: Dental implants give you a renewed confidence in your smile.

“Smile, it is the key that fits the lock of everybody’s heart.” – Anthony J. D’Angelo

AM I A CANDIDATE FOR DENTAL IMPLANTS?

Dental implants may be an option for people who have lost a tooth or teeth due to periodontal disease, an injury, or some other reason. The ideal candidate for a dental implant is in good general and oral health and has healthy gum tissue, free of periodontal disease. The candidate must also have an adequate jaw bone to support the implant.

A DENTAL IMPLANT SPECIALIST IN GAITHERSBURG

“Beauty is power; a smile is its sword.” – John Ray

Gaithersburg Sedation & Family Dentistry is well suited to meet all of your dental needs, including dental implants. Dr. Ali Fatemi has taken many continuing education courses, including those in dental implants, and underwent two years of specialized training in implant dentistry. Dr. Fatemi is also a member of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.

If you have any questions about Dental Implants, please contact Gaithersburg Sedation & Family Dentistry by calling 301-740-2686.

Finding a Cosmetic Dentistry Practice in Gaithersburg

Dr. Fatemi and the caring staff at Gaithersburg Sedation and Family Dentistry specialize in family, cosmetic, and emergency dentistry.

According to a new study commissioned by the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO), more than one-third of American adults are unhappy with their smile. Are you one of them? If so, you don’t have to live with a subpar smile. The solution: Cosmetic Dentistry. From subtle changes to major repairs, a dentist can perform a wide variety of procedures to help improve your smile.

WHAT IS COSMETIC DENTISTRY?

While traditional dentistry focuses on oral hygiene and preventing, diagnosing, and treating oral disease, cosmetic dentistry focuses on the aesthetics of your smile. Cosmetic dentistry refers to any dental procedure designed to improve the color, shape, or arrangement of teeth. Cosmetic dentistry offers many procedures for people who are unhappy with their smile.

Today, cosmetic dentistry is more popular than ever before, and dentists have a wide variety of tools and techniques to help give you that beautiful smile you have always wanted.

“Professional orthodontic treatments have come a long way in recent years, with innovative options such as clear aligner trays, lingual braces, and ceramic braces,” said John F. Buzzatto, DMD, MDS, president of the AAO. “Healthy teeth can be moved at any age…”

The tricky part is finding a cosmetic dentistry specialist in your area, someone you can trust.

DR. FATEMI – A COSMETIC DENTISTRY SPECIALIST IN GAITHERSBURG

Dr. Fatemi and the caring staff at Gaithersburg Sedation and Family Dentistry specialize in family, cosmetic, and emergency dentistry. Dr. Fatemi is a gentle, caring dentist who uses only the most advanced materials and state-of-the-art procedures available. He has taken many continuing education courses, including those in orthodontics, TMJ therapy, dental implants, and pediatrics, and underwent two years of continuing education in implant dentistry

Dr. Fatemi and his staff are ready to help you achieve a beautiful smile in one of our three convenient locations throughout Maryland – Gaithersburg, Upper Marlboro, and Lexington Park. We also offer flexible hours, including Saturdays.

Contact Gaithersburg Sedation and Family Dentistry today and be well on your way to the beautiful smile you deserve! One of our staff members will reply as soon as possible to finalize your appointment.

In the meantime, if you have any questions about Cosmetic Dentistry, please contact Gaithersburg Sedation and Family Dentistry by calling 301-740-2686.