Single-Tooth Dental Implants Massapequa Park • Long Island
Get Rid of the Gap with State-of-the-Art Dental Implants
It’s amazing the impact that a single missing tooth can have on a person’s oral health and confidence. That one gap can easily cause a person to think twice before smiling or taking a large bite of food, and at the same time, it also makes them much more likely to experience gum disease and additional tooth loss! Fortunately, dental implants in Massapequa can fully restore a smile’s strength, function, and appearance at the same time by providing the most lifelike tooth replacement available today.
Why Choose Smile Creations for Single-Tooth Dental Implants?
- Dental Implants Maintain Healthy Bone & Preserve Natural Face Shape
- “Dream Team” Consists of Long Island’s Best Oral Surgeons & Periodontists
- Thousands of Successful Start-to-Finish Dental Implant Cases
Single-Tooth Dental Implants: An Overview
When replacing missing teeth, dental implants are in a class of their own. They are the only treatment that restores both parts of a tooth: the root and crown. A small titanium post is placed into the jawbone to act as a new tooth root, and this is used to support a porcelain crown that shows in the smile.
The procedure to get an implant involves two main phases: placement and restoration. After a consultation with Dr. Mohr or Dr. Ariel, they’ll refer you to one of our trusted specialists to position the post within your jawbone. After being given time to heal, during which the implant will physically bond with your jaw, you’ll return to us to receive your custom-made crown. In just a matter of months, that pesky gap can be gone forever!
The Benefits of Single-Tooth Dental Implants
- Natural Appearance: Dental implants look just like real teeth because they are built to mimic natural ones! Between their two-part structure and a specially designed porcelain crown, the result is virtually indistinguishable from a natural tooth.
- Stability: Because an implant is anchored directly into the jawbone, it has a hold and security that traditional bridges and partial dentures simply can’t match. It will stay firmly in place whether you’re speaking or enjoying a nice piece of steak.
- Longevity: With proper care, which only consists of routine oral hygiene, a single dental implant can be trusted to last for 30 years or more.
- Bone Retention: Jawbone atrophy is a very common side effect of tooth loss, and dental implants are the only tooth replacement that can stop and even reverse this process. As a result, an implant can prevent the remaining teeth from shifting out of place and maintain healthy bone to preserve the overall shape of a patient’s face.
Is a Dental Implant Right For You?
If you’re interested in getting a dental implant so you can enjoy your complete smile again, all you have to do is call your Long Island implant dentist to schedule an initial consultation. At this appointment, he’ll let you know if you’re a good candidate for the treatment and even outline what your implant process will entail.
Explore the before and after cases below to see the beautiful transformations we create every day in our practice. When you're ready to make the kind of change you deserve, contact us for a free consultation. We also offer affordable monthly payment plans for dental implants, as low as $199/month.
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Single Tooth Implant FAQs
How Much Does a Single-Tooth Implant Cost?
Our team will provide you with an estimate for the cost of your dental implant when you visit us for your consultation. In general, a single-tooth implant procedure costs less than other types of implant treatments. You may be eligible for low-interest financing to help break up the cost of your new tooth into affordable monthly payments.
Will Getting a Dental Implant Affect My Remaining Natural Teeth?
A traditional bridge relies on the remaining natural teeth for support. That is why the teeth next to a gap (the abutment teeth) have to be filed down before the prosthetic gets placed. Dental implants are different. They are anchored in the jawbone and are completely self-supporting. Therefore, it is unlikely that your remaining natural teeth will need to be modified in any way.
I Can Still Chew Food — Why Should I Spend Money on Getting a Single Tooth Replaced?
Initially, a single missing tooth may not cause too much inconvenience (aside from its aesthetic consequences). Over time, however, it can lead to significant complications. For example, the nearby teeth may begin to drift out of place, leading to uncomfortable misalignment and problems with your jaw joint. If you lose a bottom tooth, the one directly above it may even over-erupt (extend too far from the gumline) and eventually fall out altogether.
I’m About to Get a Tooth Extracted. When Should I Talk to You About Getting a Dental Implant?
If you know one of your teeth will soon need to be extracted, now is the time to ask Dr. Mohr or Dr. Ariel about getting an implant. The sooner you replace your missing tooth, the lower your risk of suffering from long-term oral health issues due to a gap in your smile.
How Can I Care for a Single-Tooth Dental Implant?
One of the best things about single-tooth implants is the easy maintenance they offer. All you have to do is brush your teeth twice a day, floss once a day, and visit your dentist for routine checkups. Sound familiar? That’s right — you can care for a single-tooth implant in almost the same way that you would care for a natural tooth.
