Dental Implants

What are Dental Implants?

A dental implant is an artificial tooth root that a periodontist or oral surgeon places in your jaw to hold a replacement tooth or bridge. Dental implants are an ideal option for people in good general oral health who have lost a tooth or teeth due to periodontal disease, an injury, or some other reason.

While high-tech in nature, dental implants are actually more tooth-saving than traditional bridgework, since implants do not rely on neighbouring teeth for support.

Dental implants are so natural looking and feeling, you may forget you ever lost a tooth.

You know that your confidence about your teeth affects how you feel about yourself, both personally and professionally. Perhaps you hide your smile because of spaces from missing teeth. Maybe your dentures don’t feel secure. Perhaps you have difficulty chewing. If you are missing one or more teeth and would like to smile, speak and eat again with comfort and confidence, there is good news! Dental implants are teeth that can look and feel just like your own! Under proper conditions, such as placement by a periodontist or an oral surgeon and diligent patient maintenance, dental implants can last a lifetime.

For more information about the restorative dentistry and all replacement options available to you, give us a call at 905 623-7100. We’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have.