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Are Implants Your Best Choice for Replacing Lost Teeth?
Most people would prefer keeping their permanent teeth for life if given a choice. Unfortunately, tooth loss is a common occurrence. When faced with tooth replacement options, Dr. Fortuna Vardeman from Randolph Family Dental recommends you look at implants. Regardless of tooth loss issues, dental implants have many benefits. By answering your questions about implants, your Schertz, Texas, dentist can help you determine if they’re a viable option for you.
What are dental implants?
Dental implants are artificial tooth roots designed to support replacement teeth when real teeth go missing. Getting implants requires oral surgery. The implant, which is a small titanium or ceramic screw, is placed inside your jawbone and given three to six months to integrate with surrounding bone tissue and heal. Once the implant heals, Dr. Vardeman will attach a connector (abutment) and a crown to replace your lost tooth. Multiple implants can also support a fixed bridge and implant dentures.
Who’s a candidate for dental implants?
You may qualify for implants if you are in good health, have a healthy jawbone, and are experiencing tooth loss. A consultation with Dr. Vardeman can help determine if implants are a good choice for you.Â
Are implants your best choice for replacing lost teeth?
For permanent replacement teeth that mimic the look, function, and feel of real teeth, there’s no better choice than implants. Implants offer the following benefits for restoring your smile:
- Implants can replace one tooth or many to give you a confident smile that looks natural and pleasing.
- Implant teeth improve your chewing power so you can eat a varied diet that includes crispy and crunchy foods.Â
- Implant teeth are anchored in place by tooth roots to keep them secure and stable.
- Implants keep your jawbone from deteriorating to prevent facial sagging.
- By filling the empty spaces of missing teeth, implants keep nearby teeth from drifting and getting out of alignment.
- Implants are easy to care for as they can be brushed and flossed like normal teeth. Dr. Vardeman will monitor their health regularly during routine checkups and cleanings.  Â
Can implants be used anywhere in your mouth?
Yes. You can get upper or lower dental implants to meet your unique dental needs. Dr. Vardeman can replace a single, multiple, or entire arch of upper or lower missing teeth with implants using a dental crown, fixed implant bridge, or implant dentures, respectively.Â
Is implant surgery painful?
Implant surgery is done under local or general anesthesia so you feel no pain. For our anxious patients, we offer sedation options to keep you calm and relaxed throughout your procedure.
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New Patients: (210) 791-7897 |
Existing Patients: (210) 658-9031
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Where can I go for quality dental implant treatment near me?
You can come to Randolph Family Dental for implant treatment if you reside in or near Schertz, TX. Call Dr. Fortuna Vardeman at (210) 658-9031 today to schedule your appointment!
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Dr. Fortuna A. Vardeman
Dr. Fortuna A. Vardeman is a highly skilled dentist with over 30 years of experience, having earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of the East in the Philippines in 1990. She holds certifications from both the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners and the Philippine Regulation Commission. Dr. Vardeman is an active member of numerous prestigious organizations, including the ADA and the ICOI. She is also dedicated to giving back through medical missions in the Philippines and Mexico, demonstrating her commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care. She is also certified in advanced dental procedures such as IV sedation and implant restoration.
