Dental implants are a long-term, highly durable tooth replacement option. Because dental implant restorations completely replace your tooth from root to crown, they offer a variety of improvements to your oral health, dental aesthetics, and overall quality of life. Below are some of the best benefits of dental implants.
Natural look and feel
With the help of modern materials and technology, dental implant restorations are designed to look, feel and function just like your natural teeth. They are customized for each patient, each tooth and each tooth position, ensuring a comfortable fit. Dental implants offer functionality and stability unmatched by other tooth replacement options. When it comes to looks, people won’t notice that you have dentures.
Prevents bone loss
Once you lose an adult tooth, the bone mass around the missing tooth base begins to deteriorate because there are no roots to encourage bone strengthening. Bone loss cannot be reversed, and adjacent teeth tend to tip toward the open space. If you’ve lost several teeth, your face shape can change and take on a “shallow” appearance over time.
With a dental implant, the titanium wire acts as a new root, stimulating new bone growth through a process called osseointegration. This avoids bone resorption, movement of adjacent teeth and facial sagging.
Enable natural speech
Restorative options like missing teeth and dentures can change the way you speak. Gaps in the teeth in the front of your mouth can cause clefts, and teeth can slip when you speak, causing a slur or lisp. This can be distracting and embarrassing as you constantly worry about how your voice will sound.
Dental implants, whether topped with a crown or implant-supported denture, provide a surface for your tongue to press against when forming words. They are held firmly in place to prevent them from slipping and sliding while you talk. Dental implants allow you to speak easily and naturally.
Strong, stable and durable
Dental implants are incredibly durable. An implant replaces the root of a missing tooth, providing a strong and secure anchor for tooth restoration. Once they are fully integrated with the jawbone, they offer “survival rates” higher than other tooth replacement options. In fact, dental implants can last a lifetime when properly placed and cared for.
Easy to observe
Dental implants are very low maintenance and require the same oral hygiene as a natural tooth. This means brushing your teeth twice a day, mouthwash and flossing once a day, and visiting your dentist every six months for checkups and preventative cleanings.
If you have implant-supported dentures, they will require the same type of care as traditional dentures. With implants covered by bridges, you need to clean under the false tooth to maintain gum health.
Enjoy your favorite foods
One of the biggest disadvantages of missing teeth (especially molars) and dentures is that you cannot eat certain foods without hesitation. Dental implants are firmly rooted in your jawbone, allowing you to comfortably chew and enjoy the full flavor of your favorite chewy or crunchy foods.
Improved self-confidence
The spacing of your smile makes you self-conscious. It is easy to understand how the gap affects your speech and what other people think about it when you smile or speak. Dental implants give you a natural-looking smile, allowing you to smile, laugh, eat and speak with confidence.
Conclusion
Dental implants are one of the most reliable tooth replacement options; They are durable, versatile, and work to restore function to your teeth. With proper care, implants can become a permanent part of your smile, beautiful and healthy for a lifetime. If you are missing one or more teeth, ask our dentist if dental implants are right for you.
