Why Dentists and Patients Alike are Falling in Love with Implant-based Restorations

Missing a tooth can be a small thing, but it can birth bigger problems. From limited oral functionality and damaged smile to bone loss, the effects of lost teeth are far too many. When you lose a tooth, we advise patients to resolve the situation as quickly as possible. Our number one recommendation to replace missing teeth is dental implants.

Why dental implants? That’s because this tooth-replacement yields numerous benefits. Some include:

• Prevent bone loss: When you lose your tooth, your jawbone loses the stimulation needed to spur the growth of new bone. Due to lack of stimuli, bone atrophy sets in, and your gums start sinking in, resulting in a sunken-in appearance. Dental implants stop bone deterioration by stimulating your jawbone, just like your natural tooth.
• Natural look: Dental implants are designed to imitate your natural teeth, from appearance and feel to functionality. And a dental implant is probably even better since it isn’t susceptible to cavities.
• Improved oral functionality: Dental implants are anchored firmly in the jawbone, ensuring stability when chewing or biting. Furthermore, closing the spaces between teeth means you can speak more clearly.
• Long-lasting: Once you install dental implants, you will never think about that gap again. But there is a catch — you have to take optimal care of your implant to prevent infection. So, brush and floss daily, and see your dentist every six months for your implants to last for life.
• Doesn’t affect the health of adjacent teeth: Installing implants doesn’t interfere with the health and stability of the nearby teeth. Unlike dental bridges, dental implants are stand-alone tooth replacements that don’t need the support of the surrounding teeth.