If you’ve lost a tooth or two, or even an entire arch, don’t settle for less than the best when choosing a method to rebuild your smile. 500,000 people annually are investing in dental implants to treat tooth loss and for good reasons. Not only are they the most reliable solution for missing teeth, but here are 4 cosmetic benefits not possible using traditional bridges and dentures.
1. Look Like Real Teeth
Traditional tooth replacement methods only recreate the portions of lost teeth visible above the gum line, but dental implants go a step further.
A titanium post is surgically placed into the jawbone to mimic a root. An abutment is attached to the post to connect a custom-made restoration crafted from high-quality materials to look natural.
2. Preserve Your Facial Shape
You can lose up to 25% of your jaw’s density within the first year of losing a tooth because it isn’t being stimulated by the root. You’ll continue to lose bone as more time passes, which can change the shape of your face and cause wrinkles, sagging skin, and sunken cheeks.
As the only method to replace both the root and the crown, dental implants preserve your jawbone to keep it strong and healthy. You can take 10 years off of your appearance to look your best.
3. No Worry About Slipping or Irritation
You won’t have to worry about your new teeth slipping or moving around when talking, eating, or laughing.
Your jawbone will fuse to the implant posts through a process called osseointegration. You’ll benefit from unmatched support and stability to eliminate slipping or irritation. You can even regain up to 10% of your natural biting force.
4. Implant Posts are Completely Concealed
No one will know your dental implants aren’t your real teeth. Your implant posts are concealed within your bone and jaw, so there won’t be any metal visible. You can smile confidently knowing your dental implants blend in with any remaining natural teeth.
Invest in the Best with Dental Implants
You can’t put a price on the benefits you’ll gain with dental implants. Not only will you improve your appearance, but they offer other advantages, including:
- Closely look and feel like real teeth.
- Over a 95% success rate.
- An average lifespan of 30 years or more.
- Stops bone loss caused by missing teeth.
- Improves oral health by preventing issues caused by missing teeth.
- Reduce oral health expenses because you won’t have to pay for replacements.
- Don’t rely on natural teeth for support.
- Eliminates slipping and irritation.
Dental implants are a wise choice for a healthy, functional smile while boosting your quality of life and self-esteem.
About Dr. Michael Zhang
Dr. Zhang earned his dental degree at the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dentistry and has regularly continued his education in advanced specialties, like dental implants, endodontics, and laser dentistry. Request an appointment through our website or call (714) 559-3883.