Benefits of Replacing Teeth with Dental Implants
When you have missing teeth, there are different treatment options you may choose from to replace the look and functioning of your original teeth. Dental implants are just one option. Choosing dental implants has many benefits over other types of tooth replacement.
Dental implants are a more permanent solution. With proper care, implants may never need to be replaced and may last a lifetime. There is no need to worry about dropping or breaking them as they are never removed even for cleaning purposes.
Dental implants are easy to care for. You care for them the same way you care for your natural teeth. Because they are permanently fused with the jaw bone, implants function more like natural teeth. You can eat the foods you love and do not have to worry about them slipping or making noises when you eat, chew, laugh, or speak.
When you have missing teeth, the bone in the jaw that previously held the tooth root begins to be reabsorbed by the body since it is no longer serving a purpose. This can cause the jaw bone to lose some of its shape and strength. Dental implants are placed directly into the jaw bone, causing bone growth during the fusing and healing process to maintain strong and healthy bone tissue in the jaw.
If you wish to have a more natural looking and functioning option to replace missing teeth, see our Los Angeles dentist to see if you are a good candidate for dental implants.