When you’re missing teeth, it can be embarrassing to open your mouth to eat, speak, or smile. In fact, insecurity over tooth loss often causes people to withdraw socially and suffer from sadness and depression. But sometimes, patients are just as worried about what their smile will look after it’s been restored as they are about how it does when it’s incomplete. Here’s why if you’re considering replacing lost teeth with dental implants, there’s no need to feel ashamed!
What are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are the world’s only permanent tooth replacement option. Attached via a post that is surgically inserted into the jawbone, these durable, lifelike restorations blend in seamlessly with the rest of your smile and can be used to enjoy a full diet. Best of all, unlike dentures and dental bridges, they are easy to care for with regular brushing and flossing, and they needn’t be removed to soak or scrub, either!
What are the Benefits of Dental Implants?
There are myriad benefits to dental implants. In addition to being easier to keep clean, they require no special tools or pastes to maintain, either. They also provide full bite-force, so you can use them to enjoy a full diet unlike with dentures or dental bridges. Furthermore, because they’re permanent, they won’t need to be replaced every five to ten years, and although they carry a higher upfront cost, they pay for themselves over time.
Who is a Good Candidate for Dental Implants?
If you are missing one or more permanent teeth and have a strong jawbone and healthy gums, you are likely already an excellent candidate for dental implants. However, if you have any oral health problems present, you may need some preliminary treatment before you’ll be ready for this procedure. The best way to determine whether your smile qualifies is to schedule a consultation with your dentist. At this appointment, he will review your oral and overall health, examine your jawbone, and formulate a treatment plan that will outline the necessary steps and total cost of your care.
Remember, while you may feel embarrassed or insecure about missing teeth, there’s no reason to be ashamed about replacing them with dental implants! These durable, lifelike restorations both look and feel natural, and offer a wide range of benefits over dentures and dental bridges. To learn more about dental implants and to see if you qualify for treatment, schedule a consultation with your dentist today!
About Dr. Gizachew
Dr. Admasu Gizachew earned his dental degree from New York University and has since then amassed hundreds of hours of continuing education on topics such as BOTOX, PDO thread lifts, and TMJ/orofacial pain trigger point injections, and dental implants. To learn more about dental implants and to see if your smile qualifies, schedule a consultation at Staten Island Oral Surgery Center by visiting our website or calling 718-568-0405.