Dental implants are the best tooth replacement option out there. Since they replace the roots of the missing teeth, they allow for a wide range of additional benefits, including stability, comfort, and longevity. One of the major benefits that is often overlooked is that dental implants can take years off your appearance. Continue reading to learn a few of the ways that they achieve this.
Fill Out Your Face
When you are missing teeth, your cheeks may appear more sunken in and lips wrinkled. This is due to teeth being anchored in the jawbone. When one or more teeth are missing, bone loss will occur. Since the jaw is one of the main parts of your head that provide support to the face, bone loss can leave you with a gaunt appearance. By stimulating your jawbone through regular chewing, it will remain strong. Dental implants are the only tooth replacement option out there that replaces the roots of the missing teeth, preventing bone loss and the loss of facial structure.
Whiter Teeth
Having bright, white teeth is associated with youth and good health. When you get older, the teeth naturally become discolored as part of the aging process. One of the great things about dental implants is that the restorations placed on them are made with stain-resistant materials. They are also custom-made to be the exact color needed to give you a natural-looking, beautiful white smile. This way, you don’t need to worry about discoloration.
Prevent Additional Tooth Loss
When you have gaps in your smile, it makes you appear older. The surrounding teeth will also move around to fill in the gaps. This can weaken them and cause them to fall out over time. Having empty sockets in your smile also means that bacteria have a perfect breeding ground. An infection in the gums can lead to additional tooth and bone loss. When you get dental implants, you can fill in these gaps, preventing additional tooth loss.
No More Dentures
While dentures can help to fill out the face and are great for those with extensive tooth loss, they don’t stop the jaw from being absorbed by the body. Eventually, the jawbone and shape of the face will change. This causes dentures not to fit anymore, so they shift around and make a slicking noise when you chew or speak. With dental implants, you don’t need to worry about any of these issues.
If you are unhappy with the appearance of your smile due to missing teeth, dental implants can help you restore your pearly whites and reclaim your youth!
About the Practice
At Dr. Euksuzian & Dr. Braatz Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, we have a team of skilled dentists serving patients in the Medford community. If you are missing teeth, we can help you restore your smile with dental implants. To learn more about dental implants or to schedule a consultation, visit our website or call (609) 245-5184.
