Your teeth are meant to serve you for a lifetime, but 120 million Americans are suffering from tooth loss. Whether you’ve lost a tooth, several teeth, or all of them, dental implants provide the next best thing to your natural smile. Not only will you benefit from a solution that feels like your real teeth, but you’ll also boost your self-esteem. Here are just a few of the cosmetic benefits of dental implants.
Look Like Real Teeth
Dental implants differ from traditional prosthetics because they replace both the tooth root and the crown. An implant post is surgically placed into your jawbone to serve as a new root. It will be hidden below your gums while supporting your custom-made restoration, which will be crafted to match the color, size, and shape of your real teeth. You can smile confidently because only a trained dental professional will know it’s not natural.
Function Like Real Teeth
You won’t have to worry about embarrassment when sharing a meal with friends or family. Your dental implant will have the support of your jawbone, restoring 70% of your biting force. You can enjoy all your favorite foods with no worry about your replacement teeth moving around in your mouth.
Prevent Wrinkles and Sagging Skin
Tooth loss causes your jawbone to shrink. You can lose up to 25% of your jaw’s density within the first year of missing a tooth. Over time, you can develop wrinkles, sagging skin, and a sunken appearance. Dental implants can turn back the clock to provide your soft tissues and muscles with the support they need. Researchers have found that replacing lost teeth can take 10 years off your appearance.
Preserve Your Jawbone
A dental implant is the only method of stopping bone loss caused by missing teeth. The implant post stimulates new bone growth, allowing your jaw to fuse to it through a process called osseointegration. This keeps your jaw strong and healthy to prevent your teeth from shifting. You’ll avoid future tooth loss and lower oral health expenses while preserving the shape of your face.
You will never think twice before laughing, smiling for a picture, or chatting with a friend. Gaps won’t be the focal point of your smile. You will look and feel your best when replacing your lost teeth with the most successful solution for tooth loss.
About Dr. Anthony Dillard
Dr. Dillard achieved his dental degree at the Baylor College of Dentistry and has regularly continued his training in advanced services, like cosmetic dentistry, BOTOX, dental implants, and Invisalign. He has the qualifications and experience you can trust to replace your missing teeth. Request an appointment through his website or call his office at (972) 394-1492.