Since the days of George Washington and his infamous “wooden teeth,” dental appliances like dentures have been the go-to for people with missing or damaged teeth. However, dental technology has come a long way. Today, there may be a better way to replace lost or damaged teeth, giving patients better results and increasing their confidence.
Dental implants are medical devices surgically implanted into the jaw. These devices can replace missing or damaged teeth and help restore a person’s appearance and ability to chew food. Traditional dentures can be cumbersome, impractical, time-consuming to clean, and cause a loss of self-esteem and embarrassment. Dental implants address many of these concerns and have various dental health benefits.
At Babylon Dental Care, we want to help uncover the benefits of dental implants and show that they could be the tooth replacement option you’ve been searching for.
Implants Can Address Bone Loss
One benefit of dental implants over traditional dentures and other oral appliances is that they may help prevent further bone loss and deterioration in the jaw. Losing teeth tends to mean losing bone mass in the jaw. The jawbone needs to have teeth connected to it to help it maintain mass. Dental implants act as the roots of the teeth they replace, transmitting the force of chewing and biting into the jaw bone. This stimulation can prevent bone loss and jaw deterioration.
Easy to Clean
Dentures require constant care and maintenance. You need adhesive to keep them in place and special cleaning products to keep them clean, sanitized, and free from extra adhesive particles. Dental implants, although artificial, are anchored into your jaw and can be flossed and brushed just like your natural teeth. No more wasting time and money on special cleaning or adhesive products.
Provides Support to Your Other Teeth
What happens when you are missing teeth and have a gap between your natural teeth? Eventually, your natural teeth can move out of alignment and shift position. Dental implants support your natural teeth by forcing them to maintain their position in your mouth, giving you a beautiful and straight smile.
Long-Lasting Replacement
It’s tough to beat the durability of dental tooth implants. Dental implants tend to last longer than other alternatives. A large-scale dental implant study finds that implant survival rates were nearly 97 percent over ten years and 94 percent at 15 years. That means implants have a long lifespan before requiring repair or replacement.
Implants Behave Like Natural Teeth
Since most dental implants are implanted directly into the jawbone, your artificial teeth behave like natural teeth, meaning you can talk and chew confidently. Implants also help restore your normal bite force, something not typically possible with dentures because they cannot be anchored into place. In addition, implants can prevent the changes in the shape of the facial structure that occur once teeth are missing.
Schedule an Appointment Today
Are you interested in learning more about the benefits of dental implants? Beyond the health benefits, dental implants can help restore your smile and confidence. Call Babylon Dental Care at (631) 983-6665 to schedule an appointment with one of our compassionate and knowledgeable dental professionals. Let us help you walk away with a new smile.
