Why Dental Implants Could Be the Right Call

If you’re missing one or more teeth, then you’ve probably noticed the negative impact that it can have on your everyday life. From your interactions in social settings, to discomfort or even pain while chewing food, missing teeth are definitely a problem for adults who have had teeth extracted. The important thing to understand is that you don’t have to be stuck with these problems- dental implants are actually a very reliable, durable, and even aesthetically pleasing solution for patients in just about any state of dental health.

Teeth can break, chip, or even “fall out” over time. There’s often a root left in the gum, which can lead to infection if it isn’t properly removed by a dentist. In situations like these, proper dental extraction is one of the best things that you can do for your health where crowns, root canals, and other solutions simply may not be an option. While an extraction can save you from a painful infection, it does leave you with the issue of a missing tooth. That’s where dental implants come into play.

• Dental implants are meant to last. There are other solutions that you can consider based on your remaining teeth, such as bridges and partials, but dental implants are a method that’s been devised for life. The titanium screws that are used in dental implants last longer than the bone they are placed in, and the entire procedure only typically needs to be performed once; when the screw has been placed, replacing the crown is a much simpler process.
• They look amazing. As a prosthetic tooth, a dental implant’s crown requires cosmetic consideration. That means crafting a tooth that has the right shape, the right color and shading, and the proper alignment with your natural teeth. As a cosmetic benefit, that can mean replacing missing teeth with a prosthetic that looks and feels like the real thing.

A missing tooth doesn’t need to be a permanent problem for many patients in many different dental situations. That’s why we encourage any patient who may have missing teeth to learn more about our dental implant options, which can include implant-supported bridges, and even dentures that are held in place by implants. For reliability, strength, and great cosmetic results, dental implants are almost always our most recommended solution in these situations.