Missing teeth can have a negative impact on your sense of confidence. Maybe you can’t eat as easily as you used to, or maybe you’re more preoccupied with how your smile looks than you used to be. Replacing your missing teeth with a quality dental restoration can certainly help, and dental implants in particular have several unique benefits that many patients appreciate! Here’s how they can help improve your confidence.
They Don’t Slip Out of Place
Unlike traditional dentures, dental implants are anchored to the jawbone for maximum stability. They don’t slip and slide out of place, in other words, even after several years from initial placement. You’ll be able to trust that your restoration isn’t going anywhere when you speak or eat!
You’ll Be Able to Eat All Your Favorite Foods
Being anchored to the jawbone also makes dental implants the strongest tooth replacement option to date. They preserve enough bite power to cut through tough meats, crunchy veggies, hard nuts, and more. Basically, you’ll be able to eat all of your favorite foods without worries.
Preserve Your Facial Structure
Did you know that the jawbone relies on dental roots to provide it with essential stimulation? When stimulation is lacking due to one or more missing teeth, the bone actually starts to shrink. This can affect the shape of your facial features and how your skin rests.
Dental implant posts mimic dental roots, to the point where they provide the jawbone with stimulation. They’ll help maintain your jawbone, and by extension, your overall facial structure!
Dental Implants Can Last a Lifetime
Finally, when cared for properly, dental implants have been known to last for 30 years or more. To put this into perspective, other restorations have an average lifespan of about 15 years. Imagine knowing that you’ll be able to enjoy a full, complete smile for a lifetime without needing repairs or replacements!
Between their lifelike appearance and functionality, dental implants can give you the confidence and reassurance that comes with having a full, complete smile. And that’s a benefit that’s truly priceless.
About the Author
As an experienced prosthodontic dentist, Dr. Alberto J. Lamberti is well-qualified to help patients improve their confidence with dental implant restorations. He and his team will carefully plan your treatment to help ensure you’re satisfied with your results, and can provide personalized tips for promoting the longevity of your new implants. To contact Dr. Lamberti’s office and schedule your dental implant consultation, call 561-338-7535.