When my father’s best friend, Eddie, picked my father and me up to go to the football game on Sunday, I noticed something different when I gave Eddie a hug.  He was missing his maxillary right lateral incisor.  When I asked him what happened, he replied, “It just fell out when I was brushing my teeth.”  I explained to Eddie that there had to be some cause, and it was probably due to a period in his life when he had poor dental care.  He agreed that when he was younger and living in Iran, dental care and equipment was much different than it is today.  Tools were dirty and anesthetic was not given, so many people avoided going to the dentist at all.

Luckily Eddie has the opportunity to fix the problems caused by his past neglected dental care.  By turning to cosmetic dentistry, Eddie will have a dental implant to replace his missing tooth.  An implant consists of a screw that is surgically placed into the bone and gums where the tooth is missing. A ceramic tooth or crown is than attached later.  An implant can blend so well with other teeth that it is virtually unnoticeable.

Contact your cosmetic dentist today to see what cosmetic dentistry procedures can help fix any dental problems you have, whether they are new or a result of your childhood.