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MA Dentist Dr. Jeffrey S. Cummings Offers Patients Dental Implants
MA Dentist Dr. Jeffrey S. Cummings Offers Patients Dental Implants 
Dr. Cummings offers permanent dental implants, improving a patient’s confidence and smile
Waltham,
MA,
United States of America
(sardnews.org)
08/11/2013
Having missing teeth is a common issue, which can be embarrassing, and diminish a person's confidence and self-esteem. Missing teeth can be caused by a variety of factors, including gum disease, an accident, tooth decay, or failed root canal surgery. Fortunately, dental implants are a permanent, non-removable method for fixing dental imperfections, including missing teeth.
Dr. Jeffrey S. Cummings, a reconstructive and cosmetic dentist based in Waltham, Massachusetts, explains that dental implants are especially effective for patients who are looking to replace several missing teeth. One major advantage of dental implants, Dr. Cummings adds, is that dental implants are strong, and look like natural teeth.
Dental implants are small titanium posts, which are surgically inserted into the jawbone where a tooth is missing. The titanium post will serve as a substitute for the missing tooth root. Once the titanium post is in place, the area will be left alone for several months, so that the implant can heal with the jawbone and create a solid foundation for the artificial tooth. Next, Dr. Cummings explains that an impression will be made in order to create an artificial tooth to fit over the post. The artificial tooth is created in Dr. Cummings' on-site lab. Once the implant-supported tooth has been created, Dr. Cummings will make certain that it matches the color of a patient's surrounding teeth, and fits as comfortably as possible in a patient's mouth.
Dr. Cummings notes that the surgery associated with this procedure is minimally-invasive, and although the healing time with a dental implant procedure can be lengthy, he says that many patients find the process to be worthwhile. However, Dr. Cummings says that not everyone is a good candidate for dental implants. Dental implants are generally not recommended for patients who smoke, or have existing medical concerns which may pose risks to oral surgery.
Dental implants are very low-maintenance, according to Dr. Cummings, and only require a simple dental care regimen. Dental implants are also highly-durable, and, with proper care, can last for a lifetime, unlike dental crowns or bridges, which need to be replaced after several years.
Dr. Cummings works hard to provide all of his patients with personalized care, and takes pride in enhancing their smiles. For more information, or to schedule a consultation, you can contact Dr. Cummings by phone (781) 894-4114 or through his website, www.restoreteeth.com.
About Dr. Cummings
Dr. Jeffrey S. Cummings graduated from Middlebury College in 1983 and received his D.M.D. from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1987. He spent the next five years training with the Chairman of Complete Dentures in Denture Prosthodontics and Implant Dentistry.
In 1992, he became an Assistant Professor of Complete Denture Prosthodontics, where he has lectured on Implant Dentistry and Gross Anatomy.
He has taught future dentists their craft at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and is an established leader who still finds time to advance his own training by traveling to courses all over the country and in Europe, putting him at the top of his field.
Dr. Cummings can be reached at (781) 894-4114 in Waltham, MA, and interested parties can also visit his website at www.restoreteeth.com.
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About Restoreteeth.com
Dr. Jeffrey S. Cummings graduated from Middlebury College in 1983 and received his D.M.D. from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1987. He spent the next five years training with the Chairman of Complete Dentures in Denture Prosthodontics and Implant Dentistry. In 1992, he became an Assistant Professor of Complete Denture Prosthodontics, where he has lectured on Implant Dentistry and Gross Anatomy.
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