Lancaster, PA (prsafe) March 3, 2012 - Some people hide their smiles because of unsightly spaces created by missing teeth. Others feel unnerved because their dentures do not feel secure, which causes difficulty chewing sometimes. A new cutting edge type of dental implant may be the solution to these types of mouth and teeth dilemmas.

It's no secret; a smile can make or break someone's confidence. Individuals with pearly white, perfectly straight smiles are generally more comfortable and confident flashing those treasured smiles. It's also no secret that something like tooth loss and tooth decay can happen for a wide variety of reasons. However, no matter the cause, the end result is always the same, a lack of confidence and dissatisfaction with one's smile.

The solution is in the implant. Dental implants are a natural-looking and feeling alternative. The common association with dental implants is that they are mainly, if not entirely, used for traditional bridgework. In the past, this was the case. However, as technology changed for the better, dental implants have started being used for a wide range of applications, from replacing teeth, to supporting a bridge, to providing support for a denture.

There are two types of dental implants in use today; endosteal (in the bone), and subperiosteal (on the bone). Endosteal is the most commonly used dental implant today. These types of implant use screws, cylinders or blades surgically placed into the jawbone. Subperiosteal implants are used for patients who have minimal bone height and are placed on top of the jaw with posts that protrude through the gum to hold the tooth in place.

There are many advantages to getting dental implants to fix a smile. The major advantage is that dental implants look and feel like an individual's own teeth. No one will ever notice the implants. Another benefit, which is very advantageous, is that dental implants do not affect neighboring teeth. The mouth's other teeth are left untouched, a huge benefit for overall oral health. Finally, dental implants have an extremely high success rate and are considered to be an excellent option for tooth replacement.

Tired of having to hide that smile because of tooth loss, too much space between teeth, or any other number of reasons, dental implants are a great solution.

About: Visit http://www.smilesbystevensdmd.com today for more information regarding why Dr. Shea F. Stevens is considered the top provider of Lancaster PA dental implants. As one of the premier Lancaster PA dentists, Dr. Stevens provides his patients with top-notch and state of the art dental care.

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Dr. Shea F. Stevens

101 N. Pointe Blvd. Suite 201

Lancaster, PA 17601

dental@smilesbystevensdmd.com

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