Northern New England
People lose teeth for a variety of reasons including tooth decay, gum disease and even a traumatic event to the mouth. If you have a missing tooth, you know how that gap can make you feel self-conscious. You are probably hesitant to smile for fear of revealing the missing tooth. Beyond your appearance, a missing tooth can cause even further oral and overall health problems.
For single tooth dental implants, Drs. Doss and Beebe at Lifestyle Dental Implant Associates typically insert a single root type of implant directly into the jawbone, under the gums. This is the fastest and quickest healing option. However, if the jaw shows signs of serious deterioration, we may need to consider other options.
Once we have inserted your implant, Dr. Doss or Dr. Beebe will install the porcelain crown (or artificial tooth). These artificial teeth are permanent and behave just like real teeth. They are not dentures and are not removable. We are able to match the color of the artificial tooth to your other teeth so that it looks and feels just like your natural tooth.
If you live in Northern New England we can help you improve your gap-tooth smile with a state-of-the art dental implant. For more information or to schedule your confidential consultation, please call us at 207-939-7145 or email Dr. Robert Beebe today.