Are Implants a Healthy Choice for Seniors?

Many seniors today struggle with tooth loss issues due to the toll of age and wear and tear on their teeth. If you fall into this category, Dr. Brian Orcutt from Orcutt Family Dentistry in Fair Oaks, California, encourages you to consider implants for restoring your grin. Implants are a safe and healthy choice for seniors seeking a more permanent solution to tooth loss problems. Here’s what you should know about implant treatment.

About Healthy Dental Implant Treatment

Dentures are often the traditional route that seniors take to replace lost teeth. Although getting dentures is quicker and less intrusive, this treatment has shortcomings. Changes in your mouth can result in dentures slipping and shifting over time, causing discomfort and pain. Dentures require special care and adhesives to hold them in place. Due to insecure fitting, there are also limits on what you can eat. 

Implants offer a modern, permanent approach to replacing one or more teeth after they go missing. Implants are small titanium screws that Dr. Orcutt places inside your jawbone surgically to support your new teeth. Over several months, they fuse with your bone tissue to function like tooth roots. When the fusing process is complete, we’ll attach connectors and custom restorations to make your smile whole again. The procedure is done under anesthesia and sedation, if you wish, to keep you comfortable and pain-free throughout your treatment. 

Although the process is longer and more complex, the results are permanent and invigorating! Your new teeth will look and feel like your natural teeth because they have roots! They’ll also function like real teeth. You’ll be able to eat comfortably again without worrying about your teeth faltering or coming loose. There’s no need for adhesives, as artificial tooth roots hold your teeth in place. 

Here are some additional advantages of implant treatment:

• With proper care, your titanium implants can last a lifetime, making them a permanent tooth loss solution. 
• Implant restorations are strong and enduring, lasting up to 20 years before needing to be replaced.
• Implants stimulate your jaw like real tooth roots, which keeps your jawbone from deteriorating. With jawbone support, your face will retain its youthful appearance. 
• Implants support nearby teeth to keep them from shifting out of alignment.
• Implants restore your biting and chewing power so you can eat all your favorite foods, including crispy fruits, raw veggies, and juicy steak! 
• Implant teeth don’t require special care. You brush and floss them just like natural teeth. You’ll also need to keep up with routine dental exams and cleanings. 
• Are dental implants safe? Yes! When performed by a skilled implant dentist like Dr. Orcutt, implant surgery has a 95% success rate for resolving tooth loss issues. 

Healthy Dental Implant Treatment Near Me

A consultation with Dr. Brian Orcutt from Orcutt Family Dentistry can help determine if implants are viable. To schedule an appointment with your Fair Oaks, California dentist, contact us at (916) 963-9986.

Dr. Brian Orcutt, DDS
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Dr. Brian Orcutt graduated from CSU, Sacramento, with a degree in Biological Science and Chemistry before earning his Doctor of Dental Surgery from Indiana University School of Dentistry in 2004. As one of Sacramento’s most experienced laser dentists, he holds certifications in Invisalign, CEREC same-day-crowns, VIVOS sleep apnea therapy, and Oral Conscious Sedation. Having completed Master-level training in many of these areas and numerous hours of continuing education in others, Dr. Orcutt is a member of the ADA, CDA, Sacramento District Dental Society, Academy of General Dentistry, VIVOS, and the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine.

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