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Losing a tooth or multiple teeth can have a dramatic impact on your smile. Lost teeth may increase difficulty eating certain foods. Missing teeth can change your jawline, creating a “sunken” look. A tooth’s absence can also open the door to other health issues spreading to your remaining healthy teeth. If left unchecked, harmful bacteria can even spread to other parts of your body, causing issues such as heart attacks and even cancer.
This is why it’s so important to replace missing teeth as soon as possible. However, when it comes to teeth implants, you don’t want to trust just any dentist; you want an expert you can trust, such as Drs. Jeff Bue and Julie Chang.
Dental implants are artificial tooth roots surgically inserted directly into your jawbone. These highly durable “roots” are paired with a custom-made realistic crown to complete the replacement tooth. Implants look and function like natural teeth, allowing you to enjoy your favorite foods without worry. Plus, your new tooth is also stain-resistant!
Implants represent the best tooth-replacement treatment for one or more lost teeth due to decay, injury, or other causes. Unlike other tooth replacement options, such as conventional bridges or dentures, dental implants look and feel natural, allowing you to live without worry or restrictions.
Let’s review the many advantages of dental implants over other replacement options. A few reasons our doctors recommend tooth implants include:
Once you have decided to move forward with a dental implant option, we will start by verifying the amount of bone in your jaw. If everything looks great, we can place the initial implant. We may create a temporary crown or cap it while the implant bonds with your jawbone. Once your implant is stable, we will create the permanent crown. The entire process can take several months. Once we are finished, you will want to continue regular hygiene visits to keep your new implant clean!
Living with missing teeth does not have to become your new reality. If you’re seeking the best and most effective tooth replacement treatment, call Kennebec Dental Excellence at (207) 810-5088 to schedule your consultation with our team.
Dr. Jeff Bue is a qualified dentist who graduated from the University of Michigan in 2017. Committed to maintaining high clinical standards, he is trained to provide a broad range of services, including crowns, dental implants, dentures, periodontal treatments, grafting, root canals, emergency extractions, and bridges. Dr. Bue has ongoing advanced training in implant placement and sedation dentistry and is skilled in administering mild sedation to enhance patient comfort. He is dedicated to providing the highest quality care to his patients while emphasizing a comfortable, relaxing patient experience.
Dr. Julie Chang completed her dental degree at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, followed by an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency at Togus VA Hospital. During her residency, Dr. Chang cared for veterans, which gave her extensive experience with dentures, implants, root canals, surgeries, and advanced restorative treatments. She is committed to providing personalized, quality care while prioritizing a stress-free, positive patient experience. A lifelong learner, Dr. Chang continues to enhance her expertise with advanced training in root canals, molar extractions, and implants.