When you lose a tooth your remaining teeth and gums become vulnerable to oral diseases. If you neglect the gap left by a missing tooth, then you will be prone to issues like crooked teeth, deterioration of the jaw bone, decay, gum problems, and more. To prevent such conditions dental implants are highly recommended to replace a missing tooth. Dental implants are metal posts that fit into your jawbone to provide support to the replacement tooth. Now, you may ask why dental implants out of so many other restorative procedures? Read on to find out.
As mentioned above, dental implants are metal posts that are surgically placed into your jaw. A replacement tooth or crown is placed in top of it to complete the procedure. The implant placed acts as the root of the tooth and provides support to the replacement tooth. Because of this nature, dental implants makes eating and talking easier. The replacement tooth not only looks but also feels like natural teeth.
The placement of the post in the jaw acts as the tooth root. Thus, it offers strong base for the replacement tooth. This alleviates the risk of damage and breaking of the replacement tooth. If taken care of dental implants can last for years together.
The presence of the tooth stimulates the jaw bone and keeps it strong. When a gap is left by a missing tooth, chances are that the jaw bone will deteriorate due to lack of stimulation. This will disturb the structure of your jaw and teeth. Since metal posts are inserted in the jaw bone, the jaw bone gets the required stimulation and does not melt. Dental implants can prevent jaw bone problems and aesthetical issues resulting from the melting of the bone.
As mentioned above, dental implants function as your natural teeth. They don’t feel unnatural and do not hinder the normal mouth functions. Since implants feel and function naturally, they make eating and speaking easier. When you choose a dental implant you’ll feel comfortable just like you felt with your natural teeth.
Here were all the benefits that you can reap by getting dental implants for your missing tooth. If you’re still having concerns feel free to contact us at Floss and Gloss, we’ll be happy to help you with the right treatment for you.