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Cary, NC area dentist reviews the benefits of zirconium dental implants
Replacing missing teeth is a necessity. If patients have had teeth extracted, or lost from disease or trauma, it is important to speak to a dental professional in the Cary, NC area about restoration. This should be done for several reasons. First, the smile needs to be complete or the gap can result in shifting of the existing teeth. This can cause spacing in the dental arch that can only be addressed with orthodontic treatment. Second, missing teeth can affect the function of the smile. Patients may not be able to speak clearly or chew their food for proper digestion. Third, patients may be embarrassed about the gap from missing teeth, especially if the lost tooth is in the front of the smile. Patients are encouraged to speak with a dentist who reviews replacement options and discusses the advantages of each. For many patients with an otherwise healthy smile, dental implants may be a beneficial method of repair.
At Cary and Cornelius Holistic Dental Centers, traditional titanium dental implants are not used. Instead, Dr. Carl McMillan encourages patients to visit his practice for zirconium dental implants. Zirconium dental implants are made of ceramic. Ceramic is a more holistic, biocompatible material that is better for the body and carries much less risk of problems.
Zirconium dental implants have many benefits. They can:
- Provide a long-term solution for missing teeth.
- Function, look, and feel like the natural teeth, allowing patients to feel confident with their new smile.
- Help the mouth retain its natural structure by maintaining the jawbone.
- Keep the smile from developing discoloration that is often associated with titanium dental implants.
- Provide a permanent method of repair unlike dentures, which need to be removed every day.
- Provide a metal-free alternative to traditional titanium implants.
- Last a lifetime with proper care.
- Stabilize full dentures that may otherwise slip or fall out with dental adhesives.
- In some cases, be covered by dental insurance.
Dr. Carl McMillan
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Dr. Carl McMillan is a distinguished holistic dentist with over 20 years of experience. A Medical University of South Carolina's College of Dental Medicine graduate, he founded Holistic Dental Centers to offer safe, biological dental care in North Carolina. Dr. McMillan is a charter member of the International Academy of Mercury Free Dentists and a past president of the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology. His commitment to patient education and holistic care reflects his dedication to evidence-based, harm-free dental practices. Known for treating every patient with respect and care, Dr. McMillan is a trusted leader in his field.
