Bloomington dentists offer effective treatment for tooth loss with dental implants

Many individuals fear tooth loss because of the impact it has on self-esteem, confidence, nutrition, and potentially overall health and wellness. While tooth loss is very common, affecting more than 30 percent of people between 65 and 74 worldwide, it is not an inevitable result of aging. Some of the reasons for loss of teeth include:

• Trauma and damage – sports injuries, like being hit in the mouth with a baseball; biting into frozen or hard foods, or using teeth as tools to cut, hold, or loosen non-food items, such as bottle caps
• Grinding or clenching of teeth – caused by stress or underlying health conditions
• Lack of appropriate professional cleaning, examination, and home dental care
• Plaque buildup, followed by decay, and periodontal disease
• Periods of hormonal fluctuations such as puberty, pregnancy, and menopause
• Other diseases, including arthritis, diabetes, and hypertension
• Lifestyle choices, such as tobacco use or poor diet

Whatever the cause of tooth loss, Dr. Mike Milligan, Dr. Marisa Milligan and our team at Eastland Dental Center offer a variety of options, including full or partial dentures, dental bridges, and dental implants.

Dental implants have become the most recommended and the preferred treatment for tooth loss because of several advantages:

• The titanium post replaces the actual root of the tooth, fuses to the supporting bone for maximum stability and function, and provides necessary stimulation to prevent bone loss
• Dental implants keep the surrounding, healthy teeth from shifting into the open space and eventually falling out
• Considered a permanent restoration, a dental implant can last a lifetime with proper care
• The new tooth has the look, feel, and function of the original without concern for future decay or cavities
• A natural-looking dental crown covers the visible portion of the tooth

For more information about dental implants and treatment for tooth loss, contact our professional and friendly staff today at (309) 663-4711. Eastland Dental Center serves patients and their families in Bloomington, Normal, and nearby communities in Illinois with a comprehensive array of advanced dental care, including family, restorative, preventive, emergency, surgical, and cosmetic dentistry, the latest technologies, and treatment for sleep apnea and gum disease. We are conveniently located at 1404 Eastland Drive, Suite 101, in Bloomington, Illinois.