Many people experience tooth loss in their lifetimes, yet there is a stigma attached to having gaps in your smile. On top of that, missing teeth can pose some health risks. Either way, you need a permanent solution, and dental implants could be it. Morningside Dental Care offers an advanced tooth replacement procedure that fits you with a custom dental crown on top of a titanium post. Don’t let your embarrassment over missing teeth keep you in the shadows. Step into the light again with dental implants.
First, we assess your health to make sure your mouth and jaw can support the implantation process. Morningside Dental Care uses intraoral cameras, digital scanners, and x-rays to get a complete picture of your oral health. This information also allows us to create a plan for the actual dental implants procedure. We create customized digital designs for your implants based on the imagery we gathered, ensuring that your new replacement tooth will be perfectly placed.
The implant procedure involves placing a titanium anchor in your jaw. This acts as the artificial “root” for your new tooth. Over the next few months, that anchor will fuse with your bone to create a strong foundation for the tooth replacement. Once that integration occurs, you come back to our NYC dentist office to have a custom dental crown placed on the anchor, attached via a connecting piece called an abutment. The new crown will look and work just like your other teeth, making them the perfect mix of beauty and function.
Cracks that are left untreated are an invitation for bacteria. Once inside a crack, bacteria emit acids that can eat away at your tooth, leading to decay and increasing your risk of infection. Cracks also don’t stay the way they are and are prone to spreading. Signs of a badly broken tooth include temperature sensitivity, pain when biting down, swelling or inflammation around the tooth, and any visible changes.
Unlike traditional dentures, which require special cleaning solutions and adhesives, you can care for your dental implants just like natural teeth, making them a convenient option. Brush and floss them as you would your regular teeth. This also means you won’t have to worry about removing them at night or during meals, giving you the freedom to eat and speak without restrictions. Even if we use implants to support dentures or dental bridges, you won’t have to worry about adhesives or special maintenance—the implants keep everything fixed in place.
The price depends on how many implants you need, with a range of $1,000 to $6,000 per tooth for the implant, abutment, and crown. It may seem like a lot, but dental implants are a long-term investment. With proper care and maintenance, they can last a lifetime. Since you won’t have to worry about replacing your dental implants every few years, they are a cost-effective option in the long run.
If you’re still concerned about the upfront costs, Morningside Dental Care accepts most insurance plans and offers several financing options so that implants are accessible to patients of all backgrounds.
There’s no shame in having gaps in your smile, but you should act now to protect your health. With our financing and insurance options, getting affordable dental implants is possible. Contact our central Harlem dentist office near Columbia University to schedule an appointment. We’re available online or via phone at 212-864-7224. Erase the stigma and eliminate the risk to your health with our dental implants.
