Compared to other restorative treatments like bridges and dentures, dental implants undoubtedly require more upfront time and money. However, the return on your investment can far outweigh the initial sacrifice. Because dental implants are surgically placed into the jawbone, they can replicate a natural tooth and solve dental issues better than any other restorative dental treatment.
There are several reasons why patients opt for dental implants. It is important that are well-informed about what dental implants are, what the procedure entails and if dental implants can be a solution for your specific dental problem. To help you get started, here are five dental concerns that dental implants can successfully resolve:
- 1 A Severely Cracked or Broken Tooth
- A dentist will try to repair a damaged tooth, but not all tooth fractures can be fixed. When a filling, crown or other treatment cannot save your tooth, it may need to be extracted and replaced with a single dental implant. The implant can look, feel and function just your real tooth.
- 2 You have Gaps in Your Smile
- Regardless of how it happened, if you have one or more natural teeth that are missing from your smile, you should consider dental implants. One or more tooth gaps are a definite threat to your self-confidence, and they can also make eating and speaking a challenge. Dental implants are a highly versatile solution in restorative dentistry and used for a single missing front tooth or a full arch of absent teeth.
- 3 Ill-Fitting Partials or Dentures
- Are you frustrated with a partial or denture that keeps falling out or feels loose? This can be a daily setback to your self-esteem and eating habits. Instead, consider dental implants as a more secure teeth replacement method. In fact, implants are remarkably superior in stability since they are anchored into your underlying jawbone. Both dentures and partials can be anchored to a set of dental implants for improved smile confidence.
- 4 Evidence of Jaw Bone Loss
- One of the major setbacks of missing teeth is bone loss. When the jaw is not stimulated by a tooth root, it can resorb into the body and lose density and form. Implants solve this, as the titanium post that is placed into the jawbone acts as an artificial tooth root to stimulate healthy jaw bone growth underneath. Bone loss can occur with missing teeth or with traditional dentures. If your bone loss is not apparent by a sunken appearance in your lower face (premature facial aging), it can also be detected with dental x-rays.
- 5 A Tooth with Too Much Decay or Repeated Fillings
- Not all tooth decay can be successfully treated and repaired. This is especially true if the tooth has already had several fillings. When decay has gotten the best of your tooth, it may need to be removed and replaced with a dental implant. This can serve as a natural-looking “restart” for your smile.
Are you experiencing a dental problem that dental implants can solve? Call Park South Dentistry. We can evaluate your specific case and explain the benefits of choosing a dental implant to rebuild your smile.
