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Most children are born with 32 teeth. Most of us recall what it was like to lose one of baby teeth and still try to eat. But once our “adult teeth” have grown in losing one more teeth can have a serious effect on your life. You may have difficulty eating your favorite foods or speak as fluently again. In this case you may consider having dental implants installed.
Dental implants are titanium screws inserted in the gums and allowed to fuse with the underlying bone to provide safe, stable bases for artificial crowns. Because the procedure does not come cheap and can be rather invasive, a lot of people are reluctant to choose it over the more traditional, less expensive solutions like removable dentures. Nevertheless, here are four reasons why dental implants are definitely worth the cost.
Permanence
Some seniors are reluctant to wear removable dentures because they are worried about their false teeth accidentally falling out in the most embarrassing way. Since dental implants are fused with your mandibular and maxillary bone, they will never fall out. The artificial crowns will be securely bolted onto the implants so even they are permanently attached.
Functionality
While removable dentures mimic the appearance of real teeth, they cannot fully mimic their strength and stability. Meaning, you cannot use them for biting or chewing hard foods. They may not even help restore the balance in your oral cavity that helps you obtain good diction. Dental implants, because of their permanence, can help restore both the appearance and function of the teeth.
Appearance
The crowns that come with dental implants are made from the highest quality porcelain or composite material that looks just like natural teeth. In most cases, your dentist will make sure that the color and shade of the crowns match as closely as possible with the rest of the teeth so no one will suspect it is a false tooth. Once the crowns begin to age and lose their firmness, they can easily be replaced with new ones of similar qualities.
Stability
If there is a missing tooth, the surrounding teeth tend to move outwards and sideways. This is why it is crucial to have empty gums patched up with dental implants as soon as possible. This keeps the rest of the teeth in their original position. If the teeth have already begun to shift, brace installation may be necessary before implants can be inserted.
These are only some of the amazing benefits that you can enjoy once you decide to replace your missing teeth with dental implants. You can expect them to work more effectively and last longer if they are installed by your experienced geriatric dentists at ProDentures. We have two convenient locations and a great reputation.
Sources:
Tooth Loss in Adults (Age 20 to 64), nidcr.nih.gov
How Many Teeth Do We Have?, colgate.com