Dental Implants Can Change Your Life

If it's true that you're never fully dressed without a smile, we want to make sure yours is one you can be proud of. If missing teeth make it hard to do that, remember that you have other choices. Here are a few reasons why dental implant services could make a big difference in your smile.

What are implants for teeth?

Dental implant services are used to replace teeth that have been lost because of an accident, bad oral hygiene, or a disease. Implants replace the roots of missing teeth with titanium posts that are fused directly into the jawbone and porcelain crowns that go on top of the real teeth. They are a long-term solution that works just like real teeth.

Why Would You Want Dental Implants?

There are many ways to replace teeth that have been lost. Dentures and other options have their good points, but the pros of permanent implants are much more important. Aside from making your smile look better, replacing missing teeth with implants can also be good for your mind and body.

Most like their own teeth.

Dental implants are made it look like natural teeth. They have a root that is put into the jawbone to make them strong and secure. The root of an implant is made of titanium, a strong metal that can bond to the bone. Dental implants give you structural security and the personal security of knowing that your teeth will never move or fall out. Care for dental implants is the same as care for natural teeth: brush and floss every day and go to the dentist regularly.

Confidence

You know what people say about making a good first impression. Most of the time, the first thing people notice about a person is their smile. If that person is not happy with their smile, it can be distracting for both of them. When you're missing teeth or even if you have dentures, it can be hard or uncomfortable to talk, especially if you whistle every once in a while. Having a healthy smile can make a person feel more confident, which can change their whole attitude. Dental implants can make you feel like you're putting your best foot forward and take away the worry of missing teeth.

Choices for Food

Eating is supposed to be fun, but it can be painful and uncomfortable if you don't have all of your teeth. This is especially true at social events. Even fake teeth that can be taken out, like dentures, can make the process harder because they can move. Also, not all foods can be eaten with or without teeth. Because dental implants are permanent, they work just like natural teeth. They don't move, so you can eat carrots again.

Stop bone loss and strengthen the health of your teeth

When someone loses teeth, their bite can change, which can cause problems with dental occlusion (how their teeth fit together). Because dental implant services are permanent, they help stop the slight shifting of teeth that can happen with removable teeth implants.

Even more important, losing teeth can cause the jaw to get weaker. Without teeth to support it, the jawbone, which is living tissue, weakens and starts to break down. This can make the face look older than it is, and it can also weaken the jaw. Implants stop this from happening because they bond to and stabilize the jawbone.

An Everlasting Way to Replace Teeth

An implant is supposed to become a part of the jaw. It is a long-term answer. If you take good care of your implant, it shouldn't ever need to be replaced or fixed, and you can't leave it at a restaurant or lose it under the couch. Dental implants are made to last a lifetime and are the most cost-effective way to replace missing teeth in the long run.

Easy to Care for

Taking care of implants is the same as taking care of natural teeth: you should brush and floss them every day. Implants don't break down, and they are made to last a lifetime. They can get gum disease, just like your gums would if you didn't have implants, but taking care of them every day and going to the dentist regularly will keep them from getting infected.

Customized Solution

At Monica Puentes DDS, we offer single-tooth, multiple-tooth, and all-on-4 dental implants. The process begins with a consultation and ends with an implant and specific steps for your recovery.

We know that going to the dentist is a risky thing to do. At Monica Puentes DDS, we try to make sure that everyone feels safe on their way to reaching their full dental potential. If you have more questions or think you might be a good candidate for dental implant services, please get in touch with us.