A missing tooth can change more than how your smile looks. The gap can trap food and also make chewing less effective. Over time, the teeth near the empty spot may drift. When that happens, your bite can feel off, and the remaining teeth may have to bear extra pressure.
If you are missing teeth, dental implants in Langford may help you replace them with a firm fixture. At Bear Mountain Dental, the implant visit begins with a full checkup and images to guide the plan. The team reviews your gums and jawbone and checks how your bite works. They also assess your overall oral health. Then they suggest the restorative option that fits your needs.
A dental implant is a small metal post. It is put into your jawbone. It's placed where a tooth root used to be. After the area heals, a crown is fixed on top. It covers the space and looks like a natural tooth. Dental implants are not the same as dentures.
Dentures can slide and can be removed at night. Implants are meant to stay in place. You do not take them out each day.
You may want to talk to your dentist about implants if you are missing one tooth. They can also help when you have had a gap for a while. Another reason is if you wear a denture and it shifts when you chew or speak.
Chewing more on one side can be a sign too. A missing tooth can also change how your teeth meet over time. This can add stress to nearby teeth and change your bite.
Your dentist can check what is going on. Then they can talk through options. They may suggest an implant, a bridge, or another restoration alternative.
First, they do an exam and take dental images. Your dentist uses this to assess the site, your gums, nearby teeth, and your jawbone. They then create a treatment plan based on what they find.
Sometimes the jawbone needs extra support. In that case, you may need bone grafting. Bear Mountain Dental includes bone grafting as part of restorative care.
Next, the implant is placed. You then wait while the area heals. After healing is complete, we add the final custom crown or restoration. The timeline can vary and depends on your oral health and implant needs.
At Bear Mountain Dental, we start with your options, and your dentist reviews your oral health first. Then they review your diagnostic imaging, explain what to expect during treatment, and answer your questions.
You can also ask what recovery looks like and what care you will need afterward.
Digital tools, including 3D imaging, can help guide the plan when it fits your case. Then your dentist can review your options and recommend whether a dental implant is a good choice or if a different restoration would work better.
Reach out to Bear Mountain Dental to find out if dental implants in Langford are a fit for you. Our team will walk you through the steps, the likely schedule, and the aftercare you will need. That way, you can choose with confidence.
Are dental implants removable?
No. Once placed, dental implants in Langford are built to stay secure, unlike a traditional denture you can remove.
Can anyone get a dental implant?
Not automatically. It depends on the health of your gums and jawbone, which is why an exam comes first.
How do I know if an implant is right for me?
Really, the only way to know for sure is an exam. Your dentist can assess the area, review the imaging, and talk through the options with you.
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