If you are considering getting a dental implant to replace a missing tooth, you might wonder if it’s going to be noticeable. It stands to reason that it should be less obvious than having a hole in your mouth where your tooth is missing, but you also probably don’t want it to stand out as not being your real tooth. You’re in luck, because dental implants replace missing teeth by providing a natural and attractive restoration.

The technology of dental implants has proven to be a successful way of restoring your mouth’s appearance and function. They can replace one or multiple teeth, and adjacent teeth are not affected. Usually made from titanium, implants are small screws that are surgically placed into your jaw. A dental crown is then attached to the top of the implant. Over time, your jaw bone fuses with the titanium implant so that it feels like a real tooth.

Properly done, dental implants not only feel like your natural teeth, they also look real. Your dentist will fit the implant exactly into your mouth so that it is secure and comfortable. The color of the restoration will also be matched to the rest of your teeth, and the size of the crown will be coordinated with the position and shape of your other teeth.

You can rest assured that your dental implant should look and feel like it was always there. Others won’t notice you have an implant, but you can be certain to reap the benefits of this effective dental restoration.

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