Dental Implants – What are the benefits?

What are dental implants?

Before we start talking about the benefits of dental implants, it’s worth knowing what they actually are!

A dental implant is an artificial tooth root that is fixed to your jaw, with a crown fitted, to replace a missing tooth. It can also be used to hold a bridge or denture, because the implant’s titanium post is fused to your jaw – making speech and eating easier.

Not only are implants a fantastic option for a missing tooth replacement, they’ll give you a picture-perfect smile: implants are very discreet, so nobody will know! Your dentist will ensure the false tooth matches your natural tooth shade, size, and shape so it will blend in nicely with your smile.

Benefits of Dental implants:

Aesthetics

If you are wanting to fill a gap and replace a missing tooth, and to have a smile you can show off, then implants are for you! They will match perfectly with your other teeth to give you a smile anybody would want!

Bone health

When you get dental implants, the implant is replacing the root of your tooth. This means that bone loss is much less likely and will prevent unnecessary bone loss.

Durability

One of the key benefits to dental implants is the fact that they are a fixed, long-term option.

Because the implants are fused to your jawbone, they’re very secure, and if you take good care of them, you can expect them to be just as durable as your natural teeth!

If you consider that dentures typically last for roughly five to eight years and that dentures are removable, dental implants are a great choice for those looking for a longer-term option.

Practical benefits

Due to the fact that dental implants are fixed to your jaw bone, there is no need to worry about removing them unlike dentures. They will also not affect your eating and speech like dentures can.

Dental implants are not just for aesthetics, they can be beneficial to all. They give confidence to all!

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Are you thinking about long-term options for your missing teeth? Call us today on 01726 61212 to discuss Dental Implants at Eden Dental Centre. We look forward to transforming your smile!