You don’t need to worry about letting go of one or more of your natural teeth. Why? Dental implants save the day. When you get dental implants, you do yourself a big favor. Your smile, your ability to eat and speak correctly, and even your face’s appearance all stand to benefit when you replace those teeth using dental implants.
Why are dental implants so transforming? These little screws, which are inserted into the jaw to serve as artificial roots, have a profound effect on the bone in which they reside. Traditional tooth replacement cannot deliver the same kind of magic.
Key Benefits of Dental Implants
Tooth replacement can occur in several ways, but dental implants have been proven far superior to the other methods. They have been hailed as revolutionary, applying modern science and technology to the age-old problem of losing a tooth. Understanding the process of dental implants highlights how they can be seen as an opportunity, bringing numerous advantages for a healthier, more natural-looking set of replacement teeth that don’t impinge on one’s self-confidence. Here are some key benefits of choosing dental implants:
Improved Oral Health
Not replacing a missing tooth can result in many oral health problems. Gaps in your teeth can eventually lead to gum disease, shifting teeth, jawbone shrinkage, and even more tooth loss. Dental implants can keep all these problems from happening while allowing you to bite and chew as if you had all your teeth.
Unmatched Stability and Durability
After a period called osseointegration, during which the implant becomes one with the jawbone, it serves as a sturdy base for your new tooth, anchor, or denture. Osseointegration can take several weeks to several months. It is up to the dentist and you to decide if the implant is going to be covered up after it has fused or left exposed during the healing period. If the implant is going to be exposed, it will be by way of a healing cap. These caps let the gums heal and prepare for the connecting device by keeping the area clean.
Preserved Facial Structure
As the years go by, the jawbone tends to deteriorate once it becomes toothless. Unfortunately, this degeneration carries a host of troubling side effects. For one, the bone starts to look sunken, making the cheeks appear deflated and hollow. Additionally, when a person loses his or her teeth, it can make the surrounding skin seem somewhat sunken. Most crucially, dental implants play a central role in maintaining youthfulness by bolstering sufficient bone structure in the face.
Regained Confidence and Quality of Life
When you have dental implants, you can regain the full power of your smile and consume all the foods you adore. Unlike traditional tooth replacement options like dental bridges or dentures, the way that dental implants can restore your oral function and appearance is truly groundbreaking.
Low Maintenance and Convenience
Dental implants are a nice alternative to traditional dentures for several reasons.
- They don’t slip
- They don’t require adhesives
- Great for eating, speaking, and social interactions
- Care is easier
At Precision Dentistry of Olympia, we use all of the above to sell why our practice is the best choice for patients considering dental implants. In your personalized treatment plan, we use the highest possible treatment standards and the most cutting-edge technology to make sure you get the results you want.
