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Dental Implants: Osseointegration and Titanium Posts

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When it comes to tooth loss, dental implants are the only tooth restoration option that’s is created to look and feel like your natural tooth and that is permanently installed into your mouth. Also, with the proper care dental implants have the ability to last a patient a lifetime. Dental Implants have also been proven to not only replace lost teeth, but to also help with bone growth. This is because when a tooth is missing the bone stops growing. Dental Implants provide support for bones using the osseointegration process bone growth. Review the information below to learn more about the osseointegration process done in Austin, TX.

The Osseointegration Process

  • Using X-rays your dentist determines the precise location and exact size of the implant you need
  • The location for the implant in your jawbone is chosen and then it’s placed using a titanium post
  • Over the next several months the bone will actually grow into the implant and into the jawbone

Also, because the dental implant eventually becomes an integrated part of your jawbone, it can unlike handle pressure and allow you to consume any kind of food you would like without dietary restrictions.


Why Titanium?
A big part of the resilience of dental implants has to do with the design of them. Dental implants are made out of titanium and this is partly because it has been recognized as the preferred metal of choice for dental implants because of its chemical makeup. Specifically, titanium does not contain any animal tissue or particles, and this greatly decreases the risk of your body rejecting the dental implant. Also, titanium does not have a history of reacting with other chemicals. In addition, the lightweight design and the durability of titanium make it easier to for the patient to get that natural tooth look and feel.


Schedule An Appointment
Why settle for missing teeth when dental implants are available as a tooth restoration option. Not only with dental implants provide you with tooth restoration, but they will also provide you with restoration of your confidence. If you’re interested in dental implants contact our Dental office in Allen, TX to set up a consultation.

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Gum Disease And The Development Of Systemic Diseases

Dental Patient In Pain

When it comes to gum disease and the development of it there are quite a few risks. However, for the purpose of this article will be discussing the 7 major risks of gum disease development in Allen, TX. To be more specific, there is a direct link between your oral health and your overall health. Meaning that the development of gum disease can lead to the development of major health concerns. It has been proven that these seven systemic diseases below that affect overall health are related to having gum disease:

  1. Stroke
  2. Heart Disease 
  3. Diabetes
  4. Erectile dysfunction
  5. Alzheimer’s disease
  6. Respiratory infections
  7. Pre-term low birth weight

Understanding the Links Between Gum Disease and Health Risks
As far as the link between gum disease and health risks is concerned it’s highly important to understand how negative oral health can lead to negative overall health. The initial stage of gum disease would be gingivitis and when you have gingivitis essentially you have bacteria in your mouth that causes your gums to become inflamed due to an infection. If the gum disease is not treated in its initial stage and is allowed to develop to a more advanced stage, then it can spread to other parts of your body via your blood stream. The spread of this bacteria is what directly links your oral health to the development of systemic diseases.  

Contact Our Office To Schedule Your Gum Disease Examination
If you feel as though you are experiencing gum disease then it would be very important if you would reach out to our Dental office in Allen, TX to schedule your gum disease examination. This will allow our doctor, Dr. Rebecca Bork to examine you and if needed provide you with the necessary treatment to rid you of your gum disease and improve your oral and overall health.