The decision to get dental implants is a big one. It requires choosing the right doctor, finding insurance or a plan to pay for it, and then the surgery itself.
Dental implants are a long lasting solution to missing teeth. With advances in technology, dental implants are safer and easier than ever to custom design to fit your needs.
While this decision is not one that you should make lightly, here are four reasons why you should consider it:
- Boost Your Confidence
Do you find yourself worrying about how your teeth look? Can you have a conversation with someone without thinking that they might see the gap in your teeth?
Worrying about your appearance is natural. With or without dental issues, everyone worries about how they look. If you are worrying excessively about a missing tooth or the way your teeth look your confidence will take a hit.
Dental implants will help to replace the missing tooth, or teeth, and give your mouth a normal, healthy appearance. Now, the only reason someone may stare at your teeth is to admire them.
2. Protect Yourself From Gum Disease
A missing tooth, or teeth, leaves your mouth vulnerable to gum disease. The space between your teeth invites food particles and bacteria. This can increase your chances of gum disease. Gum disease such as gingivitis leads to the breakdown of tissue in your mouth and later can lead to problems with your jaw.
Dental implants will close the gap and prevent these problems. Don’t spend time worrying about what you eat and whether or not it will get stuck in your gums. Dental implants, along with proper dental care, can prevent gum disease which can later affect your jaw and cause major issues in your mouth.
3. Prevent Your Teeth From Shifting
If there are gaps in your teeth, your teeth will naturally shift. This could lead to a number of problems. From problems keeping your teeth clean to other expensive problems that accompany overcrowding, you want to do everything you can to prevent your teeth from shifting.
4. Protect Your Jaw and Other Facial Bones
Did you know that gaps in your teeth can lead to jaw deterioration? Losing part of your jaw bone can lead to difficulty chewing, problems with speech, and change to your appearance.
Rather leaving your mouth vulnerable to bone loss, you can prevent the problem with dental implants.
Dental implants can prevent bone loss by stimulating bone growth. This is the only solution that can actually encourage bone growth.
Are you interested in learning more about dental implants? Contact our office today.