Modern dental implants are designed to act as an independently supported tooth replacement, eventually fusing with your jawbone tissue and making your teeth look absolutely perfect.
Customized especially for you, dental implants can be used to completely transform your smile or to blend in with the rest of your teeth. Here are some of the benefits of dental implants.
Improved Aesthetics
Simply put, dental implants look more realistic than other artificial teeth. Your new teeth will look natural because of their design which includes porcelain crowns. The crowns have the same opacity and natural beauty as your natural teeth. They also fit below your gumline instead of sitting atop it, so they look real even up close.
Protect Bone and Surrounding Teeth
Unlike other forms of artificial teeth, which typically rely on the surrounding teeth for support or are simply pressure-fitted into place, dental implants are anchored directly into your jaw bone with a small titanium post. Because they have a root, they stimulate your jawbone tissue, which helps to keep it healthy and strong. Also, because they don’t rely on surrounding teeth for support, you don’t run the risk of damaging those teeth, too.
Worry-Free Eating and Talking
One of the most powerful benefits of dental implants is that they give people the opportunity to worry less about eating regular foods and talking. After implants fuse with your bone tissue, they are strong and immovable. This means you won’t have to worry about things like slurred speech, lisps, or having your false teeth slip as you talk.
Easier to Keep Clean
Dental implants are easy to take care of because you can brush and floss them just like your natural teeth. Unlike dentures, which have to be carefully removed and soaked overnight to keep them moist, dental implants stay healthy and moist in the natural environment of your mouth.
Made to Last
Last but not least, dental implants are incredibly durable. Some studies have shown that implants can last a lifetime with proper care and maintenance.
Cost-Effective
Although dental implants are more expensive than other tooth replacement options, they are more cost-efficient because they last longer. For example, dentures can cost thousands of dollars for a full set, but they only last between 3-5 years. Over time, regular replacements add up to cost more than dental implants, without the same level of benefits.
If you are considering dental implants, make an appointment with your Meridian dentist today for a consultation. Millennium Family Dental loves to work with new patients, and we look forward to meeting you.