If you are someone you know has missing teeth, you need to start weighing your options to restore your smile. Most people are anxious to invest in a tooth replacement option based purely on the cosmetic benefit and restoration. However, even if you aren’t concerned with how your toothless smile looks, there are other reasons to replace your missing teeth. Not only do you need your teeth to chew food properly, but you will actually start to experience bone loss in your jaw if you don’t replace them. Jawbone loss can eventually lead to facial collapse and premature aging.
Now that you’re convinced you need to do something about your missing teeth, let’s explore your options. Most patients are faced with cost challenges to choose dental implants. Before you shy away from the cost of choosing dental implants, there are some very significant benefits to be aware of – which far outweigh the cost!
Dental implants are prosthetic screws usually made of titanium that are placed in the jawbone to take the place of missing tooth roots. This is an important difference because replacing a tooth root means that the jawbone is adequately stimulated and bone loss is prevented. Once the implant has been allowed to heal, the screw fuses to the bone and is anchored securely into place. Prosthetic teeth can then be attached to the implants to take the place of missing teeth. Dental implants are considered the gold standard tooth replacement option and they are a long-term solution.
Here are a few important reasons why choosing dental implants is worth the investment:
Authentic: Dental implants look, feel, and function like natural teeth. You will never have to worry about clicking, popping, or slipping. Most people never even notice a dental implant versus a real tooth. Not only can you have a functional smile with dental implants, but a confident one as well.
Convenience: Dental implants demand the same oral hygiene routine that your natural teeth have always required.
Diet and Health: Dental implants allow you to eat the foods you love, and ensure you are not forced to eliminate nutrient-rich options from your diet.
Regardless of whether you need one tooth replacement or a full set of new teeth, Gilreath Family Dentistry can help you with dental implants. Your smile is worth it!
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