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Century Dental
Phone: (971) 708-1608
2831 SE Cornelius Pass Rd.
Hillsboro OR 97123
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Jeff R. Call, DMD, FAGD, FICOI
Dix C. Densley, DDS, FAGD, FICOI

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Dental Implants in Hillsboro, OR


Dental Implants Intro

When you lose a tooth, there are ramifications that extend beyond the tooth not being there when you smile. Losing a tooth can impact your health as well.

When you have a missing tooth, or missing teeth, you should get those gaps filled as soon as your jaw is healed in order to minimize the damage that missing a tooth can cause. Shortly after you lose your teeth, even just one, your jawbone begins to grow weak and resorb. The longer you go without replacing your teeth, the more bone mass is lost.

The Downsides of Losing Teeth


There are many different things that can happen when teeth are missing. Some of them are physical, while others are about confidence and aesthetics.

Dental Implants Benefits

Here are some of the most common issues people face when teeth are missing:
•  Your bite changes, which can impact all of your teeth and their overall alignment
•  Your teeth are at higher risk of damage when a tooth is missing
•  Your jawbone will begin to deteriorate when there is no pressure on it from chewing
•  You may hesitate to smile, decreasing your overall confidence
•  If you are missing many teeth, you may experience a sunken look in your face, making you look older

These are just a few of the issues that you could face with teeth that are removed. One of the best ways to avoid these issues is to have a dental implant put in the place of the missing tooth, or teeth. Dental implants have a long history, and because of that we have the process of placing dental implants down to an exact science.

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The Process of Getting Dental Implants


The first thing that you will get is an implant placed into your jaw. This will fuse with the jawbone during a process called osseointegration, and after 3-6 months, be strong enough to support a post and eventual crown.

The post goes in after the implant has healed and bonded with the natural bone. This will rest in the implant, and it will hold a tooth-shaped crown on the top of it.


This will act as the root of your tooth, and help displace the pressure from chewing so it feels and acts more naturally than dentures are able to do. Also, they don't require the same level of care as dentures.

Dental Implants Can Improve Your Quality of Life

Dental implants can help in many different instances. You can have a single implant for one missing tooth, you can have one implant hold a partial bridge to cover a gap of a few missing teeth, or you can have a full arch or set of dental implants, covering either the top or bottom jaw where teeth are completely gone, or both.

Implants help restore your ability to eat, speak, and chew naturally, and give you back the confidence that missing teeth often steal from you.

If you have been considering getting dental implants, then you should call the experienced dental professionals at Century Dental. They can look at your mouth, and give you a very good idea if you would be an ideal candidate for dental implants.

We can help you figure out what options are best for your mouth, and they can help you create a dental plan that allows you to have the confidence and the smile you want.
Give us a call today at (971) 708-1608, and let us help you get started on the road to restoring your smile.
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If you are missing teeth, it's important to replace the or risk bone loss. Dental implants are a great treatment option to restore your smile and prevent bone loss.
Century Dental, 2831 SE Cornelius Pass Rd, Hillsboro, OR 97123 | (971) 708-1608 | centurydentalllc.com | 2/25/2023 | Associated Words: Dentist Hillsboro OR