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Whether you're missing one, two, or even all of your natural teeth, dental implants can transform the way you talk, eat, and feel about your 
appearance. These amazing restorations are a regular part of Dr. Peter Cooper's periodontal practice in Pasadena, CA, and he's contributed some information about their benefits for this post.
Why dental implants are necessary
It might surprise you to learn that losing your permanent teeth is not a normal part of the aging process. Nevertheless, tooth loss does happen, whether it's due to an accident, decay, or another restoration such as a crown or root canal that has deteriorated over time. While other dental restorations help to restore your looks and eating capabilities, they have their limitations because they only replace the visible part of the tooth. Without the roots of every tooth firmly in place, the rest of the natural teeth can begin to shift, leading to bone loss, alignment problems, and loss of more teeth. Dental implants from your Pasadena periodontist "trick" the natural teeth into functioning normally because they replace the entire tooth from roots to crown.
Benefits of dental implants
One of the most obvious and talked-about advantages of dental implants is how realistic they look. While it's true - there is no visible hardware and the porcelain crowns look very natural - dental implants are more than just a "pretty face." They offer unmatched stability in terms of being able to eat comfortably, they do not require removal or special tools for cleaning, and they can last a lifetime with proper care. All of these benefits and more make dental implants the best choice for replacing any teeth you may have lost over the years.
If you'd like to learn more about dental implants, or to schedule an appointment with periodontist Dr. Peter Cooper, contact our office in Pasadena, CA, today!
Do you want to know more about gum disease from your Pasadena, CA, periodontist ?
Here are some FAQs
What is periodontal disease?
Teeth can last a lifetime if you people take care of them properly and avoid diseases like periodontal disease, gum disease. Periodontitis .png)
occurs when tissue-attacking bacteria takes over the area surrounding teeth.
Gum disease sneaks up on you and if you don't maintain a good daily oral hygiene, gingivitis sets in, and, if left untreated, gingivitis transforms into periodontitis, bone loss around your teeth.
When you lose bone tissue, gum tissues detaches from teeth and form pockets, which is essentially the perfect spot for bacterial cultures to grow.
As periodontal disease advances, you may suffer from more bone loss which will result in tooth loss.
What are symptoms of periodontal disease?
Periodontal disease is sneaky in that you may not notice its discreet symptoms, especially if you smoke nicotine, because blood supply to gum tissue reduces and causes swelling of the gum tissues.
- Bleeding gums
- Bad breath
- Redness or swelling of the gums
- Receding gums
- Sensitivity
- Periodontal abscess
- Loose teeth
What are some treatment options?
- Your Pasadena periodontist evaluates your oral hygiene techniques and gives you tips on how to improve them.
- They'll clean your teeth, removing plaque and calcified deposits called, tartar, in cleaning techniques such as scaling, root planing or debridement and/or ultrasonic instruments.
- They'll apply antibiotics to assist in healing and pocket-depth reduction and, hopefully, eliminate the need for periodontal surgery.
- If surgery is needed, it is usually to remove the deep pockets that form between inflamed gum tissue and teeth.
Can periodontal disease affect your overall health?
Periodontal disease has been linked to other serious conditions, such as cardio-vascular disease (CVD), diabetes and preterm births.
What are some preventive strategies?
Make sure you brush and floss your teeth every day. Get regular dental checkups and professional cleanings every 6 months, and avoid unhealthy foods, like candy. Also, make sure you quit smoking and chewing tobacco.
For more information on periodontal disease treatment in the Pasadena, CA, call your periodontist at Pasadena Dental Implants at (626) 796-1241 today!
Pasadena Dental Implants
Pasadena, CA 91101
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