Las Vegas Dental Implants

Serving the Las Vegas/Henderson, Nevada area

If you're missing a tooth or a group of teeth, you may notice that this affects your life in more ways than one. You may be self conscious of your smile or the way you sound when you speak. You also may not be able to enjoy some of your favorite foods. Missing teeth may also be uncomfortable and cause headaches or severe migraines.

Every tooth has two parts – the crown and the root. The crown is the visible part of the tooth while the root remains unseen while anchoring the tooth in your jawbone. The root does more than provide support for the crown. If the root is missing, this may lead to shrinkage of the jawbone, causing your face to look older and unhealthy. Dental implants can prevent this shrinkage from happening.

Dental implants replace the entire tooth, both the crown and the root. Dental implants look, feel and function the same as your natural teeth. A dental implant is an artificial tooth root placed in your jaw. The dental implant acts as an anchor to hold a replacement tooth or bridge. Unlike traditional bridgework, dental implants do not rely on neighboring teeth for support. However, in order to be a good candidate for dental implants, the patient must be in good oral health while the tooth loss is due to periodontal disease or an injury.

If you would like to learn more about dental implants, contact us for a free consultation or visit our dental implant FAQs section.