Whether you’ve suffered trauma or experienced severe tooth decay, losing a tooth can be an embarrassing problem, and it can mean serious damage to the rest of your teeth if you don’t act quickly.
At Heritage Dental, we believe that dental implants are the gold standard in tooth replacement. Dental implants permanently replace the tooth root you’ve lost with a titanium post and act as support for artificial teeth and other oral prosthetics, such as a crown, fixed bridge, or implant-supported dentures.
Though they do require surgery, dental implants are, bar none, the best option for replacing your missing teeth. Here, Dr. Thomas Hernandez takes a closer look at just a few of the benefits of opting for dental implants.
Unlike dentures, which may slip and slide easily in your mouth, dental implants offer stability and allow you to talk and chew without skipping a beat.
This is far more than an issue of convenience, especially when proper chewing is concerned. Because you can fully chew your food, your digestive system has an easier time breaking down your food.
Self-esteem doesn’t just impact your perception of yourself. It also affects your decision-making process, your relationship, and your overall health and wellbeing. That’s why we recommend dental implants to restore your smile. Only dental implants can give you a genuinely cohesive smile you can be proud of.
Because the post of the dental implant is anchored securely in your jaw, you can apply a normal amount of force as you chew, evenly distributing the pressure.
Another benefit of having dental implants surgically anchored in your jaw is preventing bone loss. Losing a tooth means losing bone mass because your jaw bone needs constant stimulation to remain viable. It’s even possible to notice changes to the structure and shape of your face due to bone loss.
Dental implants are the only restoration option that offers jaw bone stimulation.
Your teeth use the buddy system and rely on the tooth (or teeth) next to them to stay in place and do their job. If you’re missing one or more teeth, the rest can migrate out of place and wreak havoc on your oral health.
Your dental implant still needs care and attention to prevent bacteria from building up, but they won't decay or develop cavities because they’re made of artificial materials.
There are no special products or rituals you have to be aware of when caring for your dental implants. All you need to know is how to brush and floss.
If you’d like more information about dental implants, or if you’d like to see if you’re a candidate, request an appointment online or over the phone at our Tomball, Texas, office.
