There are moments in our lives when things take a wrong turn, and it’s a shock to our system. Maybe it’s a sudden moment like a car wreck. Life is moving along fine, and then BAM, your car is unfixable, and you’re suffering from serious whiplash.
Or the Bay Area company you’ve been part of for years suddenly has a shake-up and needs to cut staff. Just like that, your reliable income is gone, and the mortgage is due. These are real-life situations that come out of nowhere and San Francisco locals are left to deal with it, pick up the pieces and move on.
On the other hand, there are those unfortunate changes that creep up on you until they can’t be ignored anymore. Think of a dull ache in the knee that grows into serious, chronic pain. Creams and wraps aren’t helping anymore, and when you finally see a doctor, the diagnosis is it’s more serious than you thought. And after surgery, recovery is going to be lengthy.
The same can be said for your oral health. Let’s say you’ve had more dental visits over the years to manage fillings and remove diseased teeth. You’ve finally reached a point where smiling is emotionally painful. You’ve been trying to adjust by wearing dentures or avoiding selfies, but it’s still a daily source of stress. And you’re at a loss for words about how you got here.
We’re not here to ruin your day with such negative situations. We are here to let you know that if your life has taken a wrong turn with bad teeth, it can be turned around permanently. And all-on-four dental implants might be the solution.
Here’s something to hold on to
Let’s begin with how your gums respond to your teeth. If a tooth is diseased, the gums will naturally try to recede. That’s nature telling the rest of your mouth that the tooth is not healthy and should be rejected. If there’s a bacterial infection, gum inflammation escalates, and the gums continue to recede, eventually, the diseased tooth falls out. Yes, that’s terrible. The good news is your gums will naturally support the healing process with an oral procedure like all-on-four dental implants.
Tooth implant materials are made of titanium, a biologically compatible metal. Your gums will accept it and work to integrate the post into your mouth. The gums form a ‘gum collar’ around the new abutment, where the final dental implant can be screwed in. The result is that the gums and dental implant appear completely natural. Remember, it does require consistent healthy gum care habits. Here’s something positive: our mouths are resilient. Gums respond quickly to good oral hygiene practices, and it’s so much easier when your new teeth are strong and healthy. Take a look at our smile gallery to see how dental implants have changed our patients’ lives. Our San Francisco dental implants clinic is ready to support you on a healing journey with all-on-four dental implants.
