Losing natural teeth could happen for several reasons, and over time the result could be poor oral health and even problems with bite function and your appearance. To provide a solution that preserves your facial structure and truly lasts, you may benefit from dental implants. In today’s blog, your Astoria, NY, dentist talks about tooth replacement and custom implant restorations, so you can enjoy a full and stunning smile again in 2026 and beyond!
The Need for New Teeth
When do you need to see our team for new teeth? Well, as soon as you lose a tooth let us know! Individual missing teeth alone could lead to a higher risk of misalignment, TMJ disorder, and bruxism (teeth grinding). As your tooth loss grows in severity, this could impact how you eat and even how clearly you speak. Your jawbone also weakens with time once the body recognizes the sin roots, causing the jawbone to erode and increasing the risk of individual missing teeth and eventually, an older appearance. But with dental implants, there could be a way to fill the gaps and also keep your facial structure and jaw intact, so you can smile with confidence for years to come.
Placing Your New Tooth Roots
Unlike traditional bridges or removable dentures, a dental implant is inserted into the jaw. Once in place, this bonds with the bone structure and is accepted by the body as a new root, so the flow of nutrients resumes to that part of the jaw, keeping it from eroding and protecting your smile from further tooth loss. This also means your new tooth could last for decades to come or even a lifetime with proper care and attention, while bridges and dentures need replacement every 5 to 10 years on average.
Creating and Securing Your Dental Restorations
Once your new roots are in place, our team can help with a custom implant restoration. We will carefully examine your smile and craft the crown from the images and measurements we take of your bite. The finished product is made from materials that can handle daily bite forces, and also be shaded to blend with your smile seamlessly. We attach this to the post with an abutment, and you can smile with confidence again.
If you have missing teeth and want to talk about replacement and our custom and lifelike implant restorations, then please reach out to our team today to learn more and get started. Make 2026 the year you enjoy a full smile, one that makes you feel confident again!
Schedule Your Appointment for Tooth Replacement!
Prosthetic dentistry can help address the gaps in your smile with lifelike and long-lasting solutions. To schedule your next appointment with our office, contact Jeffrey Leibowitz, DDS in Astoria, NY by calling 718-728-8320 today.
