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Missing teeth, gum irritation and pain from dentures can be a problem. Whether a person is 20, 50 or 80 and needs to replace one, several or all missing teeth, dental implants can be an option.Doctor Michael E. Stratfordand his team of surgical specialists and certified dental technicians can solve problems with implants. Implants are a popular and effective way to replace missing teeth. The development and use of implants has been one of the biggest advances in dentistry in the past 40 years. U.S. dentists place more than 5.5 million implants annually.

Implants are posts that are placed in the upper or lower jaw, where they function as a sturdy anchor for replacement teeth. They are made of titanium (a strong, lightweight metal) and other materials that are biologically accepted by the human body. There are many reasons to replace missing teeth. A large space between your teeth, if obvious when you smile or speak, is a cosmetic concern. Missing teeth may affect the way people hear you speak. Missing a molar tooth might not be obvious when you speak or smile, but its absence can affect chewing. When a tooth is removed, the biting forces on the remaining teeth begin to change. If a missing tooth is not replaced,the surrounding or opposing teeth can shift. Additionally, bone loss can occur around the missing tooth.