Complete Your Smile and Prevent Bone Loss and Other Complications with Dental Implants  

If you miss teeth in your “smile zone,” there is increased urgency to close the gap. However, even if you have lost a tooth at the back of your mouth, you should replace it. Losing one tooth can have a cascading effect on the neighboring teeth, the jawbone, and your facial structure, not to mention the effect on your chewing ability.

Whether you have lost teeth at the front or back of your mouth, Dr. Kenneth Poznikoff recommends replacing what you have lost with dental implants. While dental bridges and dentures are suitable tooth replacements, dental implants offer numerous additional health benefits.

Dental Implants Prevent Bone Loss Plus Other Health Benefits

When chewing and biting, you generate pressure in your teeth, which is transmitted to your bone to stimulate growth. Unfortunately, when you lose teeth, your jawbone no longer gets the required stimulation to regenerate. As a result, bone deterioration occurs, and your face caves in because it lacks the needed support from your jawbone and gums.

Dental implants prevent bone loss by stimulating your jawbone, just like your natural teeth. Since you lose as much as 25% of your bone during the first year of tooth loss, you should replace your lost teeth as soon as possible to conserve your jawbone.

The other health benefits of dental implants include:

• Prevent shifting of nearby teeth: If your mouth gaps aren’t filled soon enough, the nearby teeth will start shifting in the space. This movement messes up your bite alignment, and you may begin to develop TMJ-related pain.
• Restore your chewing ability: Once you have lost teeth, you no longer have the biting force you used to have. As a result, hard and chewy foods remain off the menu. However, after replacing your teeth with dental implants, you have no dietary restrictions—you can eat anything you want.
• Improve your self-esteem: Missing teeth can emotionally affect your wellbeing. Lost teeth make you self-conscious about your smile, which makes you hold back your smile to hide your mouth gap. Dental implants restore your confidence because once installed, no one will know you ever lost teeth.

Want to see how dental implants can benefit your smile in Drumheller, Alberta? Please dial (833) 575-1855 to schedule a free consultation with Dr. Kenneth Poznikoff.

Dr. Ken Poznikoff, General Dentist

With over 38 years of experience, Dr. Ken Poznikoff is a highly skilled General Dentist and the owner of Riverside Dental Clinic. A graduate of the University of Alberta, he holds a Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree as well as degrees in Science and Pharmacy. Dr. Poznikoff is committed to advanced dental education and has completed extensive training in orthodontics, cosmetic dentistry, implant dentistry, sleep disordered breathing, sedation dentistry, dentures and restorative dentistry. He holds hospital privileges at the Drumheller Regional Health Complex, providing surgical care under general anesthesia. Dedicated to long-term patient relationships, Dr. Poznikoff’s expertise and compassionate care makes him a trusted dental professional in the Drumheller community.

Dr. Claude Boutin, Orthodontist

Dr. Claude Boutin is a Board-Certified Orthodontist with over 35 years of specialized orthodontic care in Calgary and at Riverside Dental Clinic. A University of Alberta graduate, he pursued advanced orthodontic training at the University of Toronto. Dr. Boutin is a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada and an active member of multiple orthodontic associations. Known for staying at the forefront of orthodontic advancements, Dr. Boutin frequently attends national conferences and lectures at prestigious meetings. His dedication to excellence and his involvement in the community solidifies his reputation as a leading orthodontic specialist.

Dr. Ben Thomas, Periodontist

Dr. Ben Thomas is a distinguished Periodontist with a Doctor of Dental Surgery, a Master of Public Health, and a Specialty Certificate in Periodontics from the University of North Carolina. With IV Sedation and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certifications, Dr. Thomas provides comprehensive periodontal care, including implant placement, gum grafting, and periodontal regeneration. A fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada and a member of several prestigious periodontal organizations, Dr. Thomas stays at the forefront of periodontal advancements. His dedication to patient care and extensive expertise makes him a trusted professional at Riverside Dental Clinic.

Dr. Scott Townsend, General Dentist

Dr. Scott Townsend is a General Dentist with 19 years of experience. A former hockey player in the Western Hockey League, Dr. Townsend brings the same dedication and teamwork to his dental practice. He holds a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Alberta and is a member of the College of Dental Surgeons of Alberta, The Alberta Dental Association and the Canadian Dental Association. Dr. Townsend specializes in oral surgery including wisdom teeth removal, dental implants, and periodontal treatments. His compassionate approach and commitment to ongoing education ensure that patients receive personalized surgical care at Riverside Dental Clinic.

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