There are many treatment options for missing or damaged teeth. Each has its benefits, but one of the most popular options are tooth implants. The process takes a while to complete, but it’s worth the wait: By the end, you’ll be left with brand new teeth that last a lifetime! These feats of dental engineering are provided by the office of Dr. David K. Skeels, a Rochester-based family dentist.

Here’s why many of his patients choose implant dentistry:

• Comfortable Fit: Unlike dentures, tooth implants are securely anchored to your jawbone. They’re made from titanium, a unique metal that can actually fuse to living bone over a period of several months, during which time your new implants will feel more and more natural.

• Good For Your Bones: Bones need stimulation to stay healthy. When you lose teeth, the bone beneath breaks down, weakening your jaw and leaving it vulnerable to fractures, but tooth implants help stabilize your jaw.

• Natural Look: Tooth implants don’t just feel natural, but to the untrained eye, they’re indistinguishable from real teeth. They don’t shift or fall out thanks to their secure fit, allowing you to speak and smile with confidence.

• Enjoy Your Favorite Foods: As permanent fixtures in your jawbone, tooth implants give you the freedom to eat foods you wouldn’t otherwise be able to have. Foods like toffee, popcorn, crispy apples, and juicy steak are back on the table!

• Simple To Clean: Think of your new tooth implants as having a second chance, because not only do they look like natural teeth, but they require the exact same care: daily brushing and flossing plus biannual dentist visits. They do not require adhesives, creams, or nightly soaking.

• Longevity: Your tooth implants are there for life, so there is no need for replacement. And unlike natural teeth, they will never require fillings or root canals. Good oral hygiene is still imperative, especially since you aren’t immune to periodontal disease, but as long as you take care of your tooth implants, they have unbeatable long-term value.

Have you been considering tooth implants? The office of Dr. David K. Skeels is currently taking new patients, and they would be happy to talk to you. To set up your free initial consultation and exam, call (585) 467-7000, or visit the website to learn more about the Rochester family dentist.