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Dr. Neil Stevenson, a cosmetic dentist in Jacksonville, FL, recently introduced dental implants at his practice for patients who want to achieve better dental health and a beautiful, permanent smile. Dental implants are the appealing solution to replace missing, extracted, broken or worn teeth. Though the process takes a few months, patients remark of the many benefits that make getting implants a worthwhile treatment. Continue reading
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Sep 19, 2013 /prREACH/ -- Dr. Neil Stevenson, a cosmetic dentist in Jacksonville, FL, recently introduced dental implants at his practice for patients who want to achieve better dental health and a beautiful, permanent smile. Dental implants are the appealing solution to replace missing, extracted, broken or worn teeth. Though the process takes a few months, patients remark of the many benefits that make getting implants a worthwhile treatment.
Dental implants are made of titanium and are designed to provide a secure base for replacement teeth such as crowns or dentures. The actual implants are small titanium posts, which are surgically placed into the jawbone. These metal anchors, or implants, act as root replacements.
Dental implants are better than alternative dental treatments, such as bridges because surrounding teeth do not need to be altered. Dental implants preserve facial structure and prevent bone deterioration, which occurs in the absence of teeth. Dental implants have a success rate of up to 98 percent, and with good oral health practices, implants can last a lifetime.
“Optimum health is a priority at our practice,” said Neil K. Stevenson, DMD, dental implants dentist in Jacksonville, FL. “With dental implants, we’re now able to give patients more than just better aesthetics and more confidence. The procedure also prevents gum disease, which can lead to more detrimental health conditions and also helps preserve the bone structure of the jaw.”
The dental implant process requires a series of appointment over the course of a few months. The implant is inserted into an incision in the gum tissue, which is followed by healing time that varies from patient to patient depending on a variety of factors. Multiple implants can be made at one time, if needed, and for those patients, the healing time may be longer. Typically, patient’s gum tissue heals between 3 and 6 months. It is during the healing time that the jaw bone forms around the implant. When the healing process is complete, Dr. Stevenson attaches the prosthetic teeth.
Dr. Neil Stevenson is committed to providing the best in dentistry and offers a full range of comprehensive dental treatments. For patients seeking beautiful straight teeth, but do not want traditional metal braces, Dr. Stevenson is trained in and a provider of clear aligners in Jacksonville, FL. The teeth straightening system is nearly invisible, comfortable and effective.
He also understands the fears patients experience in regard to going to the dentist and is a sedation dentist in Jacksonville, FL to give patients complete comfort for any dental service. For patients who experience chronic pain associated with the jaw joint, he is also a TMJ dentist in Jacksonville, FL. For more information about Dr. Neil Stevenson,dental implants or any dental service he provides, please visit www.DrNeilStevenson.com and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOj5p4fVQSo.