Drs. William and David Babington
3910 Centreville Rd., Suite 200
Chantilly, VA 20151
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Teeth can be lost for a number of reasons including cavities, periodontal disease or trauma. By the age of 17, more than 7 percent of US children have lost one permanent tooth and by the age of 50, Americans have lost an average of 12 teeth.

Before the development of dental implants, dentures or bridges were the only alternatives for replacing a missing tooth or teeth. But now we can replace missing teeth with implants, which are artificial teeth permanently attached to the jawbone. Replacing your missing tooth with a dental implant and an implant crown should allow you to live your life as if you had never suffered from a missing tooth. When your treatment is complete, you should be able to chew, speak and socialize without experiencing the negative emotions that having a missing tooth can sometimes cause. Also, a dental implant and implant crown will help minimize the amount of bone that will be lost in the area of the missing tooth. Preserving oral bone may help maintain your remaining natural teeth and natural facial contours. Replacing your missing tooth may reduce the risk of having poor nutritional habits often found in patients who do not replace missing teeth.

Implant dentistry is the most advanced therapy available to replace missing teeth. Dental implant restorations generally look, feel and act like natural teeth. Dental implants may offer you important advantages compared to other treatment options: improved good health and enhanced appearance, which may lead to greater self confidence and a better quality of life.

We would be happy to help you decide if implants are right for you.

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