{"id":58,"date":"2012-03-26T07:14:06","date_gmt":"2012-03-26T07:14:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.leslatnerdds.com\/?p=58"},"modified":"2026-09-07T18:50:21","modified_gmt":"2026-09-07T18:50:21","slug":"dr-latner-restores-functionality-and-appearance-with-dental-implants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.leslatnerdds.com\/blog\/dr-latner-restores-functionality-and-appearance-with-dental-implants\/","title":{"rendered":"Dr. Latner Restores Functionality and Appearance with Dental Implants"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When you lose a tooth due to accident, injury, or tooth decay, you may feel self-conscious about your smile. Traditional options like crowns<\/a>, bridges<\/a>, and dentures<\/a> can help you restore your smile\u2019s appearance. What they can\u2019t replace is your missing root.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s why, at Dr. Latner\u2019s Los Angeles office<\/a>, we offer dental implants<\/a> as one of our restorative dentistry<\/a> options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why is Replacing a Missing Root Important?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Because your tooth roots stimulate the growth of new bone tissue, keeping your jaw strong. Without your root, your jaw can begin to atrophy, and further tooth loss can occur. Dental implants<\/strong> prevent this by replacing your missing root with a prosthetic root made from biocompatible titanium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s more, dental implants<\/strong> can be combined with crowns, bridges, and dentures,<\/strong> providing more natural results than these traditional solutions alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can You Find Out if You’re a Candidate for Treatment?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Not every patient is a candidate for dental implants<\/strong>, though. Which is why, if you\u2019ve been considering dental implants<\/strong> as a solution for your smile, a consultation visit with Dr. Latner<\/a> at our Los Angeles<\/strong> office is a must. As a result of this visit, we\u2019ll be able to suggest a treatment that works best for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Call to Schedule a Consultation with Dr. Latner Today!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Call<\/a> Westside Dental Associates<\/strong> today to schedule an appointment with us. We serve patients from all throughout Los Angeles<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"When you lose a tooth due to accident, injury, or tooth decay, you may feel self-conscious about your smile. Traditional options like crowns, bridges, and dentures can help you restore your smile\u2019s appearance. What they can\u2019t replace is your missing root. That\u2019s why, at Dr. Latner\u2019s Los Angeles office, we offer dental implants as one of our restorative dentistry options. Why is Replacing a Missing Root Important? Because your tooth roots stimulate the growth of new bone tissue, keeping your jaw strong. Without your root, your jaw can begin to atrophy, and further tooth loss can occur. Dental implants prevent this by replacing your missing root with a prosthetic root made from biocompatible titanium. 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