Losing a single tooth or multiple teeth is never fun. It can lower our self-esteem and make us self-conscious in social settings. A missing tooth also creates a gap that can become irritated and inflict pain while eating. Additionally, it can also cause speech impairments as air escapes through the gaps as we speak. Unfortunately, as we age, the chances of losing teeth increase significantly. That being said, thanks to modern advancements in dental technology, there are now multiple options available for teeth replacements, one of which is dental implants.Â
What Are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are metal fixtures or screws that are surgically inserted into your jawbone located underneath the gums. Through this process, the implant bonds with your natural bone, become incredibly durable and sturdy. Once embedded, these fixtures allow for synthetic teeth to be attached to them. Out of all teeth replacement options, dental implants resemble natural teeth the most.Â
Benefits
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Natural Appearance:
Since they can be customized to match the rest of your teeth and are more natural-looking than their denture counterparts, dental implants are more attractive and help maintain the integrity of your overall dental structure.Â
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Comfort:
Removable forms of teeth replacements, such as dentures, can irritate the mouth leading to sores. Since dental implants are fixed prosthetics, they operate like natural teeth, preventing damage.
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Improved Chewing
Teeth are crucial to a person’s ability to eat and chew their food correctly. Missing teeth can cause significant chewing issues as people avoid eating on the side where the gap is located, causing the opposing teeth to possibly drift and shift.
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Minimized Impact:
As opposed to dental bridges, which require support from adjacent crowns to remain in place and possibly weakening surrounding teeth, dental implants support themselves through the fixture inserted in the jawbone.Â
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Undemanding Care:
By operating like natural teeth, dental implants do not require any special attention that the rest of your teeth would not. That being said, diligent oral hygiene is crucial for their long-term success. Ensure a regular brushing and flossing routine.
Key Takeaways
There is no need to suffer in silence. Regain your confidence today by considering dental implants to replace your missing teeth. Our team of expert Tamarac dentists and Plantation dentists are eager to work with you and help you find the best option for you. Book your next oral exam, and we can discuss whether you would be the right candidate for dental implants. We also offer a variety of alternatives and services such as teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, crowns and bridges.Â
At Smile Every Day Dentistry and Orthodontics, our goal is to help you improve your oral health and get the beautiful smile you want and deserve. We want all of our patients to feel comfortable and welcomed. If you have any questions or concerns or are interested in making an appointment, please do not hesitate to reach out to our team. We offer the most comprehensive adult dentistry and pediatric dentistry services in the South Florida area. We look forward to seeing you soon.Â
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March 5, 2021
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