12 Benefits of Dental Implants

You might have heard about dental implants, or been suggested this option by your dentist. Dental implants offer the best solution if you have a tooth that is beyond repair or has suffered tooth loss. Dental implants can be used to replace single or multiple teeth.

Below are the 12 benefits of dental implants:

There are many reasons why you might need to have implants. The most common reasons you may be missing a tooth (or teeth) are due to decay which is beyond repair, the result of an injury or due to some other type of periodontal disease.

As a periodontist in Los Angeles, here are our top 12 benefits of dental implants:

1. Closest thing to natural healthy teeth: Implants are durable, stable, and look and feel just like natural teeth.

 

2. Long-term solution: Tooth replacements such as dentures and bridges have a limited shelf life and will need replacing after 5 to 10 years. Providing they are cared for properly, dental implants are designed to last a lifetime.

 

3. You can get on with life: Implants blend in with your natural teeth therefore you can get on with your life without worrying about your teeth. Ill-fitting dentures can be uncomfortable and cause eating and speech issues, something you won’t need to worry about with implants.

 

4. Prevent bone loss: The jawbone which supports your teeth, over time, can result in bone loss if you have missing teeth. Implants take on the role of the tooth’s root and stimulate the jawbone to keep it healthy and firm.

 

5. Retain facial structure: Missing teeth can cause your face to sag or “cave in” giving you a sunken look. Dental implants act like natural teeth, keeping a full face and a more youthful appearance.

 

6. They are permanent: Unlike dentures or bridges, you don't need to worry about the implant moving, you can carry on with your regular oral hygiene.

 

7. Clear speech: With dentures, it can be difficult to talk as they can slip with the opening of the mouth, because implants act and feel like a real tooth, your speech will remain the same

 

8. No more cavities: Implants, for obvious reasons, are not susceptible to decay. Providing you keep cleaning your teeth as per normal, you should carry on with perfectly healthy teeth and gums.

 

9. Teeth that stay in place: Dentures can slip when you're talking, eating, coughing or smiling and you have to be conscious to keep slipping them back in. Dental implants won't move or shift within your mouth.

 

10. Eat what you like: With dentures, you often have to eat foods that are easy to chew and digest, because implants have the feel and use of natural teeth you can eat crunchy foods, meats, and nuts with no problems.

 

11. No impact on your healthy teeth: Implants are a stand-alone treatment and they don't rely on support from the surrounding teeth, meaning no impact on any of your remaining teeth.

 

12. Strong track record: Implants have a good track record of success. Dental implants are reliable and can last a lifetime if well looked after. Implants are a more predictable treatment option when compared to other procedures such as root canals, bridgework or dentures.

 

Please contact our office if you would like to find out more about dental implants in Los Angeles. We are happy to explain to you the benefits of a dental implant and its impact on your oral hygiene.

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Come and visit us at our clinic, and we can discuss in detail, the benefits of dental implants. The best thing is to schedule a consultation, to determine if you're a good candidate.