Dental implants are sometimes called the gold standard of tooth replacement, and it’s easy to see why. When compared to dentures and bridges, they’re more durable and better support the long-term health of the jaw.
However, there are more than just health reasons to get dental implants; they can help you look great as well! Here are some of the most important ways that dental implants have a cosmetic advantage over other tooth replacement options.
1. Preventing Bone Loss
Dental implants have at least one notable advantage over other tooth replacement options; namely, that they’re secured to the jawbone. When you lose a tooth, the body stops sending nutrients to the area of the jaw that once held it, causing it to shrink. This means that the face will have less support, leading to premature wrinkles.
Dental implants stimulate the jawbone, incentivizing the body to return nutrients to it. This can help you keep your jawline intact, and your skin nice and smooth.
2. Holding Steady
Dentures are an incredibly popular tooth replacement option that can make your smile look great, but they come with a notable drawback: the potential for them to fall out. When you first get your prosthetic it’ll fit pretty well, but over time bone loss will likely cause your dentures to shrink, meaning that the odds of them falling out accidentally increases. This is not only inconvenient; it also isn’t very attractive.
If you’d like the coverage of dentures with a little more stability, implant-retained dentures could offer you some of the best of both worlds.
Easy Cleaning
Some tooth replacement options have unsightly gaps between the restoration and gums. Others need to be removed for cleaning. Dental implants can be brushed along with the rest of your teeth, meaning that you can keep them shining bright much more easily than some other methods of tooth replacement.
If you want to look and feel your absolute best, you won’t do any better than dental implants. They can be a big investment, but they’re one that’s certain to pay off.
About the Author
Dr. George Hoop has been working in dentistry for over 30 years, and in that time he has managed to help hundreds of patients to get their perfect smiles. There’s nothing he loves more than being able to help someone who lacks confidence find themselves again.
Dr. Hoop received his degree from the Emory University School of Dentistry, where he was second in his class. Since then, he has studied extensively with the Pikos Institute and the Misch International Implant Institute, among others.
If you have any questions about how dental implants can give you your dream smile, he can be reached at his website or by phone at (239) 939-7299.