The Difference Dental Implants Make

If you are missing a tooth, it is very important to have it replaced. A dental implant is by far your best option for replacing it. There are several reasons that this is true.

When you lose a tooth, your body reacts by starting to absorb the jaw bone that is located below the missing tooth. If this is allowed to occur, it will actually cause your face to sink in. Furthermore, your other teeth may try compensating for the additional space by starting to shift. A dental implant is the only way to stop this process from occurring. This is because a dental implant is drilled directly into your jawbone. It will take your jawbone around six months to fuse with the implant, but once it does, it will keep your jaw bone stimulated and prevent further bone loss.

A dental implant will allow you to eat and speak as you normally would. It will also restore the aesthetics to your smile and give your face a fuller volume. Check out some dental implants before and after photos online to see how dramatic the results can be.

If you are looking to replace your missing teeth with dental implants, contact our dental implant doctor to set up a consultation.