New York dental implants are filling the gaps where rigorous cleaning and care sometimes fail. Many people traditionally think that if they look after their teeth, floss regularly and go for their bi-annual check-ups at the dentist, that they will enjoy their twilight years with their full set of original teeth. This is indeed the theory and while there are always exceptions, in practice, few people do! High standards of oral health and hygiene can prevent decay, periodontal disease and bacterial infection, but it only takes one unfortunate mishap for someone to get one or many teeth cracked, irreparably damaged or even dislodged completely.
The Need for New York Dental Implants
Proper dental care and hygiene don't always keep the dentist at bay. Here are some of the most common reasons why people need New York dental implants:
Physical trauma: An unfortunate fall, an accident or a bite into something a little too hard can easily result in a cracked or damaged tooth. In some cases of extreme and irreparable damage, the dentist may recommend extracting the remaining tooth structure (if any is left) and replacing it with New York dental implants. Teeth can also be accidentally dislodged through physical trauma received to the mouth.
Periodontal disease: Unfortunately, bacteria will always accumulate in hard-to-reach places between the teeth and beneath the gum. Periodontal disease is essentially chronic inflammation and infection of the gums surrounding the tooth and this can lead to decay of the tooth root and the loss of the supporting bone tissue. Periodontal disease is one of the main causes of tooth loss in the United States. New York dental implants enable qualified and experienced oral surgeons to completely clean away the infection and replace unhealthy or missing teeth with a new and permanent (non-removable) substitute.