Benefits of Dental Implants

Are you missing a tooth? Or do you have problems with your existing dental restorations? Well the chances are you have questions. To help answer these, we have created a list of the top 5 benefits associated with Dental Implants that will provide you with insight into what they are, how they function and why they are an extremely popular service.

They Look Natural

Firstly, one of the main benefits of our dental implants services is their overall naturalistic effect. Dental implants are carefully crafted and designed to look, feel and function like your natural teeth, thus alleviating the many problems associated with the likes of dental dentures, which usually render sore and swelling gums.

Besides the physical benefits analogous with naturalistic teeth, they also positively affect your mental well-being as well. Implants that rectify missing gaps in your teeth enable patients to have the confidence to smile, eat and engage in social activities without being self-conscious about how they look or if the teeth will stay properly aligned and in place. We have all heard the horror stories of dentures falling out when eating, entirely creating an awkward moment for you and other diners. Thankfully, this is not a problem associated with Implants.

Long-lasting And Reliable

Following on from the previous point, with delicate maintenance and care, implants have a durable, long-lasting lifespan. Implants last as long as conventional restorations on teeth, with predictable outcomes. So for instance, biting into an apple, taco shell, or even a piece of chicken will ensure the implant stays firmly in place and will not rock back and forth like false teeth. While this may not sound like too big of a deal, the outcome is actually fairly severe for the rest of the teeth in the mouth - cultivating cracked enamel on teeth and painful lacerations on the cheeks, gums or tongue. Again, implants safeguard you from these unfortunate epilogues.

The best part? With a longer lifespan than other dental services, they can be regarded as a terrific investment in long term oral health - with mental and social benefits too!

High Success Rate

With regular maintenance and care for your implants, these dental procedures can present you with high survival rates. Since they came to fruition in 1970, and now part of day-to-day dental practice, technological developments and techniques have facilitated an increased success rate of implants, particularly in comparison to other teeth replacement options. So, keeping on top of cleaning, flossing and all things implant-maintenance means you will have the best chance for successful, well-functioning dental implants.

Improved Ability To Eat And Chew

Sometimes the difficulty with losing a tooth and wearing dentures is that you have to modify what you eat. Meats or sticky foods are a no go with dentures (these include taffy, caramel, marshmallows, peanut butter and raisins). This is primarily due to their ability to affect the fundamental chewing teeth - the upper and lower molars - which consequently dislodge dentures.  With Dental Implants there is no need to fear about changing your dietary requirements, as once these dental implants are stable, you can drink and eat as usual (even the sugary stuff in moderation).

Dental Implants Can Improve facial And Bone Features

Maintaining your natural bone is one of the most important advantages of dental implants. With missing teeth, the bone begins to resorb over time. Significant bone loss can shrink the contours of the jawbone, causing wrinkled lips and a sunken mouth and chin.

How dental implants function is by preserving the natural tooth tissues by avoiding the need to cut down adjacent teeth for conventional bridgework. Consequently, by placing a dental implant in your jaw bone, this energizes new bone growth through a process called osseointegration; conserving future bone loss. By ensuring that your jawbones are firmly intact - your facial structure will be sufficiently supported!

Why Are Dental Implants Beneficial For Me?

Dental implants provide a wide array of benefits for patients, which enable them to smile, eat and act normal without having to worry about the functionality of the tooth. These dental procedures can also prevent the onset of extreme side-effects associated with missing teeth such as bone loss and the deconstruction of your face!

Dental implants are a cost-effective solution to improved dental care and hygiene, particularly in comparison to other restorations that may need extensive maintenance by a dentist on a regular basis. With dental implants, once they are orally fitted and successfully placed, you are good to go. They are also easy to clean and care for, requiring just frequent brushing, dental check-ups and routine hygienist appointments as you would expect with natural teeth.

So, to create a confident smile, call our practice today or visit our dental implants section online to find out all about our services and prices for your very own dental implant.