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4 Reasons to Get Dental Implants

Jun 16 • 1 minute read

Your mouth was meant to hold a full assortment of teeth. When you lose even one, the rest of your mouth will react in a way that will ultimately impact your overall health. With dental implants you can help guarantee not only improved oral health, but your wellbeing in general as well.

  1. Bacteria thrives in empty teeth sockets. Your mouth in general is filled with bacteria. Daily brushings and flossing helps manage these bacteria, but when you lose a tooth the nerves in your gums become exposed. Even under normal circumstances the bacteria in your mouth enters your bloodstream, but with an exposed nerve the spread is much more dangerous to your overall health. Dental implants can help plug these gaps and protect tooth roots exposed by extraction.
  2. Shifting. The loss of teeth impacts the overall structure of your mouth as well. If the socket isn’t plugged after extraction, the surrounding teeth will gradually shift toward the space, essentially trying to fill that space. Dental implants fill those gaps with titanium, which will prevent shifting and discomfort. Said shifting will also make future operations more difficult, so it’s best to address those gaps immediately after an extraction.
  3. Preventing bone loss. When the efficiency of your bite is compromised by missing teeth, your jawbone will begin to lose strength and strength. This in turn will change the shape of your face and can make you look older. Dental implants help jawbones stay strong through normalized chewing, which in turn guarantees healthy digestion.
  4. Completing your smile. A missing tooth or teeth can impact your self-confidence just as negatively as your health, but dental implants allow you to fill the gaps in your smile and return to a healthy and confident life. Whether you need single unit crowns, a dental bridge, or dentures, dental implants provide a solid foundation for a new and healthier smile. They are built to last and thanks to the material you and your dentist agree on, your new teeth will blend in perfectly with their natural neighbors.

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If you’ve recently had a tooth or teeth extracted, it’s important to fill those gaps in your smile immediately. The concern is not solely cosmetic; missing teeth can have a negative impact on both your oral and overall health. Call us today if you need to complete your smile!

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