Monday, December 2, 2019

Change

“Use your smile to change the world. Don’t let the world change your smile.” (Dental Implant Centers)

Tooth loss is an unfortunate, common reality for many people. Years ago dentures and bridges were the only way to take care of this issue. These methods are known to cause discomfort to the wearer as well as have a fairly painstaking maintenance routine. Dental implants are an easy, permanent, and natural feeling replacement for missing teeth.

A dental implant is an artificial tooth “root” made of titanium metal that is placed in the mouth by an oral surgeon. It fuses to the jaw bone and becomes the best permanent fixture in the mouth that can support a dental prosthesis like a crown, bridge, or denture. Here are a few things you should know about dental implants if you’re considering them:

Dental implants are less expensive over time: Dental implants tend to be an expensive procedure up front requiring a substantial investment either all at once or in instalments. With the proper care dental implants don’t require any more upkeep than normal teeth. But, other tooth replacement options such as dentures and dental bridges are not one-time fixes and generally require further attention or replacement throughout your lifetime. This means that many people who choose dental implants actually save money in the long run. Dental implants tend to be an expensive procedure up front, requiring a substantial investment either all at once or in instalments.

Dental implants have a high success rate: Dental implants have one of the highest success rates of 95 to 98 percent. Moreover, dental implants have been around for over 30 years and have a proven track record supported by thousands of comprehensive studies. Of course, the success rate varies based on the dental health of the individual undergoing the procedure and the skill and expertise of the person performing the procedure.

Dental implants help to preserve remaining healthy teeth: If you don’t replace a failed tooth, your healthy teeth will begin to shift into the open space, which causes your teeth to become weaker and vulnerable to decay. Dental implants allow you to leave your healthy teeth alone while giving you longer-lasting, fully-functional replacements for your missing teeth. A fixed bridge is the most common option for replacing missing teeth when there are healthy teeth remaining. However, this solution often requires the alteration of otherwise healthy teeth by filing them down to the proper size to fit into crowns that act as anchors for the bridge.

Dental implants prevent bone loss: Unlike fixed bridges, dental implants can preserve the health of your jawbone. Once a tooth is lost, the bone in that area begins to deteriorate over time because the jawbone is no longer receiving stimulation. Dental implants replace the roots of the missing teeth, imitating the stimulation of the jawbone, and preventing further deterioration.

Dental implants restore function and make eating easier: Dental implants allow you to retain your love of eating and enable you to enjoy a natural, satisfying chewing experience. As well it will naturally restore your smile so no one will ever know you lost a tooth. Chewing with dental implants is equivalent to chewing with your natural teeth. For someone used to the hassle of dentures or worried about the restrictions that come with other dental treatment options, dental implants are an incredible alternative. Go ahead and have your favourite chewy favourites and eat all the crunchy carrots you want. Dental implants allow you to retain or regain your love of eating.

 “500,000 people get dental implants each year.” (Anonymous)[i]



[i] Sources used:

·        5 Things You Need to Know About Dental Implants” by Parke-Rogers

·        “5 things you should know about dental implants” by Crookes & Jenkins

·         “5 things you should know about dental implants” by Dr Thomas Joseph
 

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