Losing a tooth due to an injury or disease can be hard to deal with, but there are still ways to get your smile back to its full potential. If you lost one or multiple teeth and want to replace them, speak with the dentists at La Crosse County’s Dental Clinic of Onalaska about a dental implant restoration procedure. 

During the dental implant installation process, a metal post is surgically placed into your jaw where the new tooth or teeth will be positioned. The procedure is generally performed by either an oral surgeon or a periodontist. Once the bone has had time to heal around the dental implant, a new tooth will be attached to the post. 

Though dental implants are often more expensive than other tooth restoration methods, they’ve been shown to last much longer. The typical implant can last anywhere between 10 and 20 years and is usually a lot stronger than your natural teeth. Another benefit to dental implants is that unlike bridgework, they don’t depend on the neighboring teeth to support them. 

Better still, dental implants come with a variety of benefits. They’ll look and feel like a natural tooth, and they’ll prevent your own teeth from shifting into the wrong places. Additionally, they’ll restore your face shape and allow you to talk and eat normally. Best of all, they’re nothing like dentures, which need extra maintenance and are often uncomfortable: You won’t even know your dental implant is there once it’s been installed.

A dental implant will restore your smile and your confidence. To learn more, talk with the experienced general dentists at Dental Clinic of Onalaska. They’ll explain the procedure in detail and help you determine if implant restoration is right for you. For more information, call them today at (608) 783-3341 or visit their website.