Dental Implants May be a Perfect Solution

Nobody wants to think about losing teeth in adulthood, but this is a fairly common problem for millions of people throughout America. Although there are treatments such as bridges and dentures designed to fill the gaps in a smile, dental implants are a more permanent solution for tooth loss.

If you have a stubborn hole in your smile that you’d like to have filled, keep reading to find out if a dental implant is the right choice for you.

What Are Dental Implants?

Simply put, dental implants are replacement tooth roots that are surgically positioned in the jawbone. For each required implant, a titanium, screw-like post is inserted in the bone to provide a strong foundation for artificial teeth.

Once completed, dental implants are then fitted for custom-made teeth designed to match your natural smile. After an implant has healed and fully fused with the jawbone, patients have the ability to function as they normally would.

Are There Advantages to Having Dental Implants?

Yes!

As dental implants are a permanent solution for tooth loss, they provide a lifetime of use with relatively little to no complications. Outside of cosmetic purposes, dental implants have many other benefits including:

• Appearance

  Implants are custom-made for your mouth and designed to look and feel like the rest of your natural teeth.

• Comfort

  Unlike dentures, dental implants are a permanent fixture in your mouth eliminating the need for consistent removal and discomfort.

• Speech

  If you have a removable dental appliance, particularly one that is ill-fitting, your speech may be difficult to understand. With dental implants, you are able to speak freely without the fear of slippage that causes mumbling and/or slurring.

• Functionality

  Because dental implants function like your own teeth, it is not difficult to chew or eat the way it can be with partials or dentures.

• Durability

  With proper care and hygiene, dental implants will last many years, even a lifetime of use whereas removable devices are frequently lost, damaged, or need to be replaced.

• Convenience

  Rather than mess with dental adhesives, extensive cleaning routines, difficulties with speech and eating, or anything else – dental implants act as the rest of your teeth without the need to be taken out.

• Health and Hygiene

  Treatments such as tooth-supported bridges require reducing or altering the other teeth nearby. Because dental implants are surgically placed in the jawbone, your other teeth are left intact which improves your long-term oral health. Implants also provide easier access between teeth, reducing your risk of plaque build-up and decay.

Answering Common Questions

Before you can schedule a dental implant procedure, it’s important to consider other factors such as cost, healing time, and eligibility. Let’s take a look at some of the common questions associated with patients considering dental implants.

Are Dental Implants Right for You?

If you are seriously considering dental implants or are simply curious about the procedure itself, talk to us at your next visit! Our care team is dedicated to providing you with the treatment plan that is best suited for you and your smile.

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