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Dental Implants: A Great Choice for Seniors
Are you a senior experiencing tooth loss issues? You’re not alone. Tooth loss is quite common among seniors, and a lower quality of life comes with it. Restoring lost teeth with implants can turn your life around. You can regain your smile’s health, functionality, and appearance through implant treatment. A visit to the office of Drs. Goodman & Ko, in Milford, Massachusetts, can determine if you’re a good candidate for implant treatment.
Why Implants are a Great Choice for Seniors
Tooth loss can be disheartening for anyone, even more so for seniors already facing life difficulties. Getting implants can simplify your life as implant teeth are strong, functional, easy to care for, and enduring – everything you could want in a smile! You could be a candidate for implant treatment if you have good oral and overall health and strong jaw health.
Implants are artificial tooth roots that support replacement teeth when natural teeth go missing. They come in the form of titanium or ceramic screws, which are placed in your jaw permanently through implant surgery. Once in place, implants start to fuse with surrounding bone tissue to become a permanent part of your jaw. When they fully heal, Drs. Goodman and Ko will top the implants with connecting abutments and your replacement teeth to complete your smile. Implants give your new teeth the functionality, comfort, and appearance of natural teeth with no inconveniences.
Seniors, in particular, can benefit from implants due to their:
Comfort/Natural Fit
Implant teeth are custom-made to fit naturally and comfortably in your mouth. They look and feel as natural as real teeth due to having artificial tooth roots. Your new teeth will never cause sore gums, painful chewing, or embarrassment by coming loose when you bite or chew.
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Stability/Convenience
Unlike removable dentures, implant teeth don’t need messy adhesives for support or soaking to keep them supple and clean. You brush and floss implant teeth like real teeth, making your new smile much easier to care for. Implant teeth have the same stability as real teeth for biting and chewing, which enables you to eat all the foods you love. Eating will be a joy again as there are no dietary restrictions.
Contribution to Better Oral Health
Implants contribute to better oral health by preventing bone loss, supporting adjacent teeth to keep them from shifting, and preserving your bite to avoid undue wear and tear on your teeth. With implants, you’ll find it easier to keep your mouth clean, which reduces your risk of getting cavities or developing gum disease.
Longevity
With good oral care, implants can last 20 to 30 years or with good care even a lifetime for seniors. Porcelain crowns, bridges, and dentures can last over 20 years. With implants, you can look forward to smiling, eating, and laughing confidently for many years.
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Contact Drs. Goodman & Ko at (508) 850-0686 to learn more about implants in Milford, Massachusetts.
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Alan Ko, DMD
Alan Ko, DMD, studied Biology at Washington University in St. Louis (BA Magna Cum Laude), Dentistry at the University of Pennsylvania (DMD Magna Cum Laude, Dean’s Scholarship recipient, Louis I. Grossman Award in Endodontics, and Academy of General Dentistry Award Recipient), did his residency at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH)/Harvard Medical School (General Practice Residency and Clinical Instructor Massachusetts General Hospital), was a guest lecturer at Harvard School of Dental Medicine, and Massachusetts General Hospital (General Practice Residency). Dr. Ko’s clinical focuses are craniofacial development in children, sleep/airway dentistry, TMD and occlusion, regenerative oral surgery, and reconstructive restorative/prosthetic dentistry, including Invisalign and dental implants. He is a member of the American Dental Association and Massachusetts Dental Society and has been named as Boston’s Top Dentists since 2012.
Brittany Bressler, DMD
Brittany Bressler, DMD, attended the University of New Hampshire-Durham (magna cum laude, studying psychology and pre-dental studies). Then, she attended Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, MA (Doctorate in Dental Medicine). At Tufts, she was the Vice President of the local chapter of the American Association of Women Dentists. Dr. Bressler has been named one of Boston Magazine’s Top Dentists for the last four years.
Saeed Kashefi, DMD, FAGD
Saeed Kashefi, DMD, FAGD, attended Harvard University (Bachelor of Liberal Arts in Literature and Creative Writing, cum laude), the Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (doctorate, cum laude: He also won the JR Schmidt Fixed Prosthodontics Award), and the BWH/ Harvard-Wide General Practice Residency Program in Hospital Dentistry (residency and fellowship). He stayed on the BWH staff before taking over as clinician attending at the Massachusetts General Hospital, where he served for 16 years. Dr. Kashefi was also the Clinical Instructor at Harvard Medical School and Harvard School of Dental Medicine during this time. He is a Fellow of the American Association of Hospital Dentists and Academy of General Dentistry.
Cristina Hantavis MS, CCC-SLP
Cristina Hantavis MS, CCC-SLP, is a licensed and certified Speech and Language Pathologist with extensive training in orofacial myology. She believes that oral health is deeply connected to our general health and takes a holistic approach that targets the whole body by working with the muscles of the face and mouth. Cristina previously worked in private and elementary school settings with children experiencing moderate to severe cognitive, linguistic, and behavioral challenges. She uses this experience to help children facing such issues in her current role.
David Goodman, DMD (retired)
David Goodman, DMD (retired), joined our practice in 1984. Our office was founded in 1975 by Dr. Carl DiGregorio, and since partnering with him, Dr. Goodman has been devoted to delivering exceptional dental care to Milford families. Although he retired in 2021, our practice still carries his philosophy of treating patients as whole people beyond just their teeth.