Beverly Hills, CA, July 19, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tooth loss affects many people over the age of 35. Between 21
and 35, nearly a third of people experience the loss of at least
one tooth. Seniors are even more affected, with nearly one-fourth
of them missing all their teeth. Although gum disease is the
leading cause of tooth loss, tooth decay, diabetes, heart disease
and smoking can all increase the risk of tooth loss. Dr. Kevin
Sands,
Beverly Hills dentist, offers dental implants.
Dental implants are one of the safest, healthiest tooth replacement
options that are available today. Beverly Hills
cosmetic dentist, Dr. Kevin Sands, can use dental implants to
replace one lost tooth or a smile full of teeth. They fit into the
sockets of the missing tooth where they fuse with the jawbone over
a period of weeks or months. Once the jawbone has healed around the
implant, an abutment is placed. This abutment will be used to
support the prosthetic tooth, which is often a porcelain crown.
Dental implants can also be used to support dental bridges or
dentures when multiple teeth are missing.
Tooth loss can significantly affect a person's self-confidence and
lead to impaired social functioning. Patients may be unwilling to
speak or even smile in public. They may also have difficulty
chewing healthy foods, such as fibrous vegetables and fruits or
whole grain products. Speech problems can also occur. Replacing a
lost tooth can prevent these complications and restore the ability
to eat, smile and speak fearlessly. Beverly Hills dentist, Dr.
Kevin Sands, offers several tooth replacement options, including
dental implants.
About Dr. Sands, Cosmetic Dentist
Beverly Hills
Dr. Kevin Sands is a renowned dentist in Beverly Hills with a
special focus on cosmetic dentistry. He offers comprehensive dental
services that include porcelain veneers, teeth whitening, Zoom
whitening, inlays and onlays, dental bonding and tooth-colored
fillings. After graduating from the University Of Southern
California School Of Dentistry, he attended the Las Vegas Institute
for Advanced Dental Studies for Advanced Anterior Aesthetic
Dentistry. He is currently a member of the American Dental
Association and the Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.