Tuesday, October 14, 2014

7 Reasons to Choose Dental Implants for Tooth Replacement


If you’re missing teeth, you’ve probably spent some time thinking about your options for replacing them. If you want a permanent, effective, and natural-looking solution, dental implants might be the ideal option. Here’s some need-to-know info to help you make your decision.

Implants can replace a single tooth or an entire mouthful - You can get dental implants whether you’re missing one, two, or three teeth, and even if you have no natural teeth left at all.

Implant-supported teeth replacements are stable and don’t impair speech - One common problem experienced by people who use denture, is that removable teeth have an embarrassing tendency to slip, even when eating or talking. Dental implants don’t cause these issues, as implants don’t move around in the mouth.

Implants protect existing, natural oral structures- Dentures and bridges are a popular solution, but they cause wear and tear on remaining natural teeth and healthy gum tissues. Dentures can rub on gums and thereby cause these tissues to shrink, and getting a fixed bridge requires buffing down natural teeth to accommodate the dental crowns that hold a replacement tooth in place.
This doesn’t happen with dental implants – implants are completely independent teeth replacements that don’t damage existing healthy structures.

Dental implants prevent oral bone density loss - When you lose a tooth, the underlying bone that supports it weakens over time. This is because bone in your jaw is stimulated by your natural tooth root and the pressure exerted by natural chewing motion (this is why regular weight-bearing exercise helps prevent osteoporosis).. However, with your natural teeth gone and with the permanent tooth root missing, jaw bone volume can deplete.


Getting dental implants may improve your general health - If you’re missing several teeth, you might find it difficult to chew some foods, such as nuts, seeds, and certain vegetables and fruits. Extensive tooth loss can severely limit your diet, which over time may lead to vitamin deficiencies. If dental problems have limited your diet, getting dental implants may help improve your overall health, by allowing you to expand your diet to include foods you currently have trouble with.


Implants don’t need separate care - Unlike dentures, which need special care, dental implants can be treated just you’re your natural teeth.

Still have questions about dental implants? Call our office to set up your appointment at our Auburn, ME dental office for more information!