If you’re missing one or more teeth or want to have one removed soon, there are several options you can use to replace the missing teeth. However, there’s one option that stands out above the rest: dental implants. One of the main reasons dental implants are considered a superior tooth replacement option is because they can restore your quality of life in several ways. Here are just a few of the advantages of dental implants:
1. You Can Eat Whatever You Want
If you have several missing teeth, or if your teeth are decayed and damaged to the extent that they need an extraction, you are probably limited in what you can comfortably eat. Some fruits and vegetables, tough meat and chewy foods are tough to chew when your teeth aren’t in their best condition.
Dental implants, however, allow you to eat whatever you want because they are firmly fixed to your jawbone. It’s like having a new set of teeth that are just as strong as the old ones, if not better. Other tooth replacement options, such as dentures, aren’t as effective because they’re loosely anchored to the jawbone and may not hold securely. With dental implants, you can enjoy the foods you used to love.
2. You Can Smile Again
With dental implants, you can smile with confidence, knowing that your teeth are beautiful and healthy. Many people believe that a smile is the most memorable feature on someone’s face, and we all know that a lovely smile creates a positive first impression. But if you have missing or damaged teeth, you may not smile with confidence because you would rather hide their flaws. You may even avoid smiling and laughing altogether.
The good news is that restoring your smile through dental implants can reveal healthy teeth that will be remembered by many. Unlike dentures, dental implants are always with you and don’t have to be removed for cleaning. You also know they won’t slip out of place when you’re eating, smiling or talking, so you can go back to enjoying those things without a second thought.
3. Implants Renew Your Teeth For a Lifetime
As soon as dental implants are attached to your teeth, you’ll be told how to care for them so that they can last forever. Fortunately, this is just like caring for your other teeth. Brush regularly, floss as often as possible, visit the dentist twice a year and avoid unhealthy and sugary foods. If you do all of this, your dental implants will last a lifetime.
Other tooth replacement options will need to be replaced now and then, regardless of how you care for them. For instance, dentures are prone to breaking and chipping, and they wear out quickly. They may also need regular adjustment and fitting. Bridges are better, but they also need to be replaced from time to time, and they may cause further damage to the surrounding teeth. Only dental implants can last a lifetime.
Learn More About Dental Implants and Quality of Life
If you’re looking to get dental implants for your missing or damaged teeth, call Hiossen® Implant or get in touch with us here. We’ll be happy to provide you with more information on how dental implants can change your life.
