Childhood can be magical and seem to have such easy answers for our troubles. Think of that time when you were a kid and started to lose your baby teeth. Most kids begin to lose them around the age of six or seven. If you have a child and are interested in seeing the natural process for children’s tooth loss, WebMD has an article to review.
Looking back at those early elementary school photos, you’ll see plenty of happy smiles with missing teeth. But then it was “cute” because it was a stage of life every kid experiences.
And the bonus for that tooth was the Tooth Fairy showed up and paid you for the loss! WOW, how many adults wish that would happen!
Unfortunately, the realities of adulthood catch up with all of us. If you are missing your teeth – especially the front ones – it’s not “cute.” And Mother Nature will not magically reveal a new tooth erupting any time soon. Plus, the only person paying for those teeth is you.
It can be socially embarrassing to have missing teeth. And it’s not good for your oral health either. One missing tooth can impact the rest of the mouth, leading to further loss and disease. The good news is that something resembling real teeth is possible.
Dental Implants in San Francisco can feel like magic
Modern dental technology has turned something that seems like magic into a reality. Dental implants can mimic natural teeth in several ways:
- They are strong and durable
- Chewing and biting remain natural behaviors.
- Tooth implants prevent surrounding teeth from shifting.
- They can prevent bone loss.
- A smile appears natural and healthy
- Dental implants can last a lifetime (with proper care and checkups)
Another bonus is that oral surgery for dental implants has improved with the introduction of new technology. The latest advances have helped to make implant surgery shorter and more comfortable. No one should tell you that all discomfort will be avoided. However, you are now an adult, and your oral surgeon will discuss the process thoroughly. Dr. Alex Rabinovich and his clinic team believe a well-informed patient is a more prepared one!
Modern oral surgeons here in San Francisco use new tools to support the replacement of missing teeth. 3D CT scans enable Dr. Rabinovich to thoroughly evaluate the area where the tooth is missing, as well as the condition of the surrounding bone and teeth. This helps to build a better plan for replacing the tooth for an enduring result.
And dental implant technology is still evolving! Bioactive researchers continue to develop new materials to help coat implants, thereby lowering the risk of infection and promoting bone growth.
Additionally, robotic oral surgery tools are being developed to enhance the precision of dental implant surgery further. In the future, every oral surgeon will be able to guide a tool to help replace a tooth with extreme accuracy (if they need it).
We may miss some of the easier, more fantastical experiences from our childhoods. As adults, we live with the realities of how nature changes us over time. And if we are missing teeth, the Tooth Fairy and Mother Nature are not coming to save us. But an expert surgeon who provides dental implants in San Francisco is here to help bring back a strong, healthy smile!
