Dental Implants Are a Popular Solution for Tooth Loss
More people are getting dental implants than ever before. This is because people around the country have discovered that they do not have to live with the stigma of tooth loss. Tooth loss can be extremely traumatic for some people, especially when the tooth loss happens at a young age. Dealing with the embarrassment is compounded by the fact that tooth loss forces people to make lifestyle changes, including how they eat and speak. With dental implants, you do not have to deal with those kinds of changes.
There are numerous technologies and methods for dealing with tooth loss. However, none are as advanced as dental implants. While dentures and bridges address the fundamental problem, which is a missing tooth, they do nothing to brace the tooth or to address the root of the problem. This means that these solutions have to be adhered to the surface of the mouth somehow, typically with wires or dental cement. On the other hand, dental implants focus their attention on the root. In fact, a dental implant is a tiny titanium screw that is placed into the jawbone, taking the place of a natural tooth's root. This provides a strong and stable platform under the gum line, which then allows us to place a dental crown, or tooth, on top of the abutment.
Getting dental implants is a lot simpler than it used to be a few years ago. Simultaneously, science continues to dispel some of the popular myths that surround dental implants. For the longest time people have been looking at dental implants, and elsewhere around the country, as a purely aesthetic endeavor. This is an understandable misconception. When you get a dental implant, you are going to be getting a perfect tooth that is almost an identical replica of your original one. There are no wires holding it in place, so all you have is a new tooth. In fact, we can give you a tooth, or teeth, that look far better than your original ones. Naturally this perfection has led to the idea that all we care about is the aesthetics. Nothing could be further from the truth, and science is starting to show this. We know, for example, that when you use a dental implant to replace a lost tooth, the implants acts like a naturally occurring root. It creates a symbiotic relationship with the jawbone, which in turn allows the jawbone to receive stimulation from the prosthetic. This helps the jaw to avoid resorption and also keeps the facial structure from a potential collapse.
There are already 3 million people across the nation that have gotten dental implants. What we know is that the rate of dental implants is increasing annually, but that there are a lot of people still using antiquated technology. In our dentist office, we encourage every one of the 15 million Americans that are using bridges or dentures to consider switching to get the best looking, most effective, longest lasting tooth replacement available today.
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At Rachel Cole DDS PC, we remain committed to doing our part in minimizing the spread of COVID-19.
As healthcare professionals, we continue to follow well-researched, scientific public health advice to help
limit infections and slow the spread of COVID-19.
We’re excited to announce that Oregon’s Emergency-Only order has been lifted and we will begin seeing
patients again on May 11th!
Rest assured, your safety and the safety of our dental team, is a top priority. We will continue to follow
all CDC, ADA, and State specific recommendations regarding Personal Protective Equipment and the
sterilization of instruments, surfaces, and work spaces to protect our patients and staff members. We are
also taking extended measures to further protect all our patients and team with the following protocols:
Pre-screening patients as we confirm appointments and prior to entering the building
Just as you will be screened, our entire staff is screened daily upon entry to the office
Social distancing – by asking you to remain in your car until we call you when we are ready for your
appointment, and minimize any guests or escorts to your appointment unless absolutely necessary
Upon entering the office, you will be asked to wear a mask and sanitize your hands. If you do not have a
mask, we will provide you with one
At the beginning of your appointment, you will be asked to pre-rinse with an anti-viral rinse
We have installed an Air Filtration unit in the duct work of our HVAC system -We will be installing
medical grade air-purifiers in every operatory and reception area
If you had an appointment scheduled during our closure, we will be reaching out to you to get your
appointment rescheduled. If we’ve already rescheduled your appointment, we’ll be reaching out to confirm
your appointment and advise you of some new protocols we’ve put in place to ensure you and our dental team
are protected. We encourage everyone in our community to continue to take steps to minimize the spread of
the virus, as dictated by the CDC.
If you have a question about an upcoming appointment, please contact us at (503) 248-1114. We look forward to
seeing you again!