Dr. Terri M. Nguyen
Dr. Tiffany H. Nguyen
Dr. Laura T. Huynh
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Missing One Tooth? 7 Reasons to Get a Single Tooth Implant
Losing a front tooth is a big deal as it leaves a gaping hole in your smile! But what about losing a molar that’s unseen? Is replacing a lost back tooth necessary? Yes, it is! Every tooth is important to your smile and oral health. Today, replacing one lost tooth with a single-tooth implant is easier than ever. If you live in the Bay Area of San Francisco, California, you can see Dr. Tiffany H. Nguyen from West Portal Family Dentistry for dental implant permanent teeth replacement treatment.
Single-tooth implants are paired with dental crowns to restore missing teeth. Although getting implants involves oral surgery, the procedure is fairly straightforward, has a 95% success rate, and yields permanent results. If you’re not sure a single tooth implant is for you, here are some great reasons to get on board with this treatment:
1. Stand-Alone Treatment
Dr. Nguyen will surgically place your single tooth implant directly into your jawbone, where it will fuse with your bone tissue to become a permanent tooth root for your dental crown. Your implant doesn’t need support from healthy teeth like a fixed bridge. It’s a stand-alone treatment that works beautifully to fill the gap of a single missing tooth.
2. Stability of a Real Tooth
Your replacement tooth (dental crown) will never come loose as it’s anchored in place by the implant, which functions like an artificial tooth root. That’s especially important if you’re replacing a missing front tooth.
3. Support for Adjacent Teeth
When a tooth goes missing, the adjacent teeth shift to fill that space, causing your smile to appear uneven. By filling that space with a single tooth implant, Dr. Nguyen can align nearby teeth to preserve your smile’s appearance.
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4. Permanent Tooth Loss Solution
Titanium implants can last over 30 years or even a lifetime. A quality porcelain crown can last 15 to 20 years. Dr. Nguyen can attach a new restoration to the same implant without having to redo your oral surgery procedure.
5. Easy Care
You care for your implant tooth like you care for natural teeth. Daily brushing, flossing, and biannual dental cleanings will help keep your new tooth strong and healthy in the long term.
6. Natural Look and Feel
Once implants fuse with your jawbone, they feel like any other tooth. Dr. Nguyen can restore your smile’s original beauty by creating a crown that looks just like your natural teeth.
7. Cost-Effective Dental Treatment
Replacing one missing tooth with a single tooth implant and a porcelain dental crown is a cost-effective means of restoring your smile’s health, function, and beauty.
Best Place for Single Tooth Implants in the Bay Area
To learn more about single-tooth implants and how they can benefit you, contact Dr. Tiffany H. Nguyen from West Portal Family Dentistry in San Francisco, CA, at (415) 604-9292.
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A graduate from UC San Francisco with a Doctor of Dental Science degree, Dr. Terri M. Nguyen has over 20 years of expertise in the field of dental practice. She is known for her caring and passionate nature towards her patients whilst having a wealth of knowledge and technical skill.
Dr. Nguyen continues to update herself with newer and tested treatment methods and technology to ensure that she is capable of delivering the best possible service to her clients. Her areas of specialty include root canal therapy, implant dentistry and cosmetic treatment. She is also a prestigious member of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry.
Dr. Tiffany H. Nguyen grew up in Santa Clara. She studied dentistry at the University of the Pacific in San Francisco, with over 6 years of expertise in the field of dental practice. She is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) and American Academy of Clear Aligners (AACA).
As a Bay Area native, Dr. Tiffany Nguyen is excited to settle in the West Portal neighborhood and serve her community.
Dr. Laura T. Huynh dedicates herself to providing the highest level of dental care to patients of all ages. While she has over 15 years of experience in all areas of general practice, she especially enjoys pediatric dentistry and cosmetic dentistry for adults.
A UC Irvine graduate, Dr. Huynh obtained her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the Arthur Dugoni Dental School at University of Pacific. She stays on top of the latest trends and technologies in dentistry by following continuing education courses annually. She is a member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, and San Francisco Dental Society.