If you have missing teeth, dental implants could make a big difference to your quality of life. Dental implants offer both cosmetic and practical benefits, making them a great option for patients who are suitable candidates for the procedure. If you are considering getting dental implants, oral surgery offices like CCOMFS can help you decide whether they are the right option for you. Here are some of the ways that dental implants can improve your life.

A Beautiful Smile

Missing teeth, particularly front teeth, can be very obvious and detract from the overall aesthetic appearance of an otherwise beautiful face. But you don’t have to let missing teeth hold you back. Dental implants are a suitable option for many people to replace their missing teeth. The crown placed on the implant is designed to look just like a natural tooth, creating a beautiful smile that is generally considered to look better than dentures.

Comfort and Convenience

Many people who have to wear dentures find them inconvenient due to the need to clean and take care of them. Dentures often become loose and therefore uncomfortable. Dental implants are convenient as they do not need to be removed and cleaned. Once fixed in place, they do not move, which means that you can enjoy having a stable and comfortable full set of teeth.

Chewing is Easier

Chewing with missing teeth or ill-fitting dentures can be difficult, or even painful as parts of food come into contact with the gums. Dental implants give you back the ability to enjoy all your favorite foods, no matter how chewy!

Prevents Tooth Migration

One of the biggest problems that can result from missing teeth is that other teeth can begin to reposition themselves to fill the gap. This can lead to all kinds of problems with the shape of your mouth’s natural bite. Dental implants prevent tooth migration by keeping your teeth in their proper places.

Jawbone Health

Missing teeth can even affect the health of your jawbone, sometimes causing bone loss to occur. This is because when teeth are missing, there is no pressure put on the parts of the jawbone underneath the empty sockets, so over time it becomes weak and starts to reduce in density. Dental implants transmit normal chewing forces through to the jawbone to keep the bone strong and healthy.

A Permanent Solution

Unlike dentures, which may need to be replaced or refitted several times during your life, dental implants are intended to be a permanent solution. Although oral surgery is required to fit the implants, once they are in place you can get on with your life, safe in the knowledge that your new teeth won’t let you down.

Confidence

When it comes to dental implants, residents often find that the biggest benefit is the boost in confidence they experience once the implants are in place. Gaps in your smile and the inconvenience of dealing with missing teeth or dentures can wear you down and leave you feeling under-confident or even depressed. Once your dental implants are fitted, you will be able to smile with confidence once again.

How to Get Dental Implants

If you are considering dental implants, oral surgeons Dr. Robert Emery and Dr. James Ryan can discuss your options with you and recommend an implant that will be suitable for your individual needs. Make an appointment today and take the first step towards rebuilding your smile.