You may have been told at some point that you could stand to benefit from having dental implants. It might a little strange or even like something that could be a potentially painful procedure, but in reality it is neither of those things. If you are missing teeth and it’s causing you problems, either in the form of embarrassment or interfering with your ability to chew properly, you could absolutely stand to benefit from dental implants. Here is a short overview of what they are and how they can work for you.
A dental implant is a replacement of the roots of missing teeth that are the foundation for installing artificial teeth as replacements. The implant is made of titanium and is actually inserted in to the bone of your jaw. Bone accepts titanium readily and is used both because of its strength as and the very low chance of rejection by your body. Once these false roots are installed, a new realistic looking false tooth can be mounted on it. The false teeth are bonded securely to the implant piece and with the correct care they may last for the rest of your life. But even if they do not last for your entire lifetime, you can easily expect 25 or more years out of them. And if the artificial tooth should happen to come loose or break off, the titanium implant piece should remain secure, having naturally bonded to the bone that it was placed in to. In this case, all you’ll need is to have another false tooth constructed to replace the old one.
Dental implants are an excellent option over the use of dentures. Whereas dentures are removable and can accidentally come loose or even fall out at the wrong time, dental implants and their added artificial teeth behave just like a natural tooth would (unless you’ve opted for a removable version, something that is also possible). The use of implants over dentures allows you to speak more easily without having to worry about the tooth coming loose and also allows you to eat more easily, as once again it is functioning as a natural tooth and will stay securely in place as you chew. And of course, your appearance will be greatly improved as you will once again have a full set of teeth, and won’t have to hide your smile for fear of embarrassment. The benefits of having dental implants are great ones.
If you decide that dental implants are the way to go, make sure you select a dentist who is skilled in performing such procedures. Once complete, you can feel happier and once again be able to eat, smile, and speak with confidence.
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