Tooth loss happens. Sometimes it occurs due to trauma, while other times a permanent adult tooth had to be extracted due to disease. It is important for patients to consider the benefits of repairing their smiles with restorations such as dental implants.
 
Dental implants are popular with patients in the West Palm Beach area because they are stand-alone restorations that can provide a permanent solution. Drs. James Medlock, DDS, and Elizabeth Keith, DMD, review the advantages and cost of dental implants with patients who come into their practice requesting methods of repairing their smile after tooth loss.
 
We encourage patients to consider all options including dentures and dental bridges. Dentures can be used as an economical solution to tooth loss, addressing situations where one or more teeth are gone, while dental bridges may be used to replace one or more teeth within the dental arch using a fixed restoration.
 
Dental implants have many benefits including:

• Longevity
• Permanency
• Beauty
• Strength
• Stability
• Value

We do not often suggest dental implants as the first course of action but do prefer them when patients are faced with infections, which may otherwise require root canal therapy. Root canals can introduce bacteria into the body, which makes them a less desirable solution than dental implants.
 
We use zirconium implants, as they are more biocompatible with the body and are more aesthetic. They are not metal, making them highly preferred by our team of dentists.
 
If you are interested in learning more about restorative solutions such as bridges, dentures, or dental implants, contact our conveniently located practice in the West Palm Beach, FL area and book your appointment. We welcome new patients and are always happy to see our existing patients for regular recall visits and smile makeovers.
 
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