How to Floss Your Way to Healthier Gums
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4 Benefits of Dental Implants
Tooth damage can be external (caused by factors outside the body, such as impact from injury) or internal (bacterial disease). Both can lead to tooth loss, a problem affecting 178 million people.
There are many options for replacing missing teeth. However, dental implants offer one of the best. Let’s explore the advantages of dental implants and how they improve your oral health.
If you live in the Mamaroneck, New York, or Stamford, Connecticut, area and you’re considering dental implants, Dr. Gennadiy Kravets and our dedicated dental staff at All Bright Dental can help.
What are dental implants?
This dental procedure uses a metal post placed into your jaw and capped with a crown to replace a missing tooth. The post is often made from titanium (although ceramic can be used), and it must first fuse with your jawbone to create a sturdy base for the crown.
The result is a sturdy prosthetic embedded in the jaw that functions just like a natural tooth. Dental implants can replace a single tooth or several teeth in the form of an implant-supported bridge or All-on-4 or 3-on-6 implant dentures.
Dental implants are a good choice if you have relatively good oral health and your jawbone is fully grown with enough bone density to perform the procedure. You also need to have healthy gums and be a non-smoker.
What are the benefits of getting dental implants?
This unique process for replacing a tooth offers several benefits:
1. Durable and stable teeth
The metal post holds everything in place. Once it has fused with your jawbone, it provides a sturdy tooth replacement option for up to 15 years or more.
2. Improves appearance and dental alignment
Dental implants restore the function and aesthetics of your mouth. You’ll smile with confidence, knowing that nobody will even realize you have a dental implant.
3. Restores normal chewing and speaking
Because the implants are so sturdy, you can eat whatever you want with no worries. You’ll also speak more clearly.
4. No damage to other teeth
Dental bridges and other tooth replacement options require altering nearby teeth. With a dental implant, however, the implant process does not impact other teeth in your mouth.
Implants are a great choice for replacing teeth. If you’re ready to see if they’re right for you, make an appointment with Dr. Kravets and our dental staff at All Bright Dental today. Our team can’t wait to discuss the possibility of dental implants with you.
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