If you’ve lost a tooth (or several), you’ve got more options than a fixed bridge or removable dentures. 

Dental implants are the most popular, effective alternative for people who suffer from: 

• Missing teeth
• Deteriorating teeth
• Long-term dental issues
• Congenitally missing teeth
• Traumatic injury to natural teeth

Known as the new standard for tooth replacement, dental implants fit and feel like natural teeth. A dental implant is an artificial tooth “root” surgically placed in your mouth to support a crown, denture, or bridge. Made from titanium metal, it fuses around the jawbone, serving as a root for the missing tooth. 

Here are a few things to keep in mind, if you’re considering dental implants.