Sciota, Pennsylvania
Whether you are one of the 36 million Americans who have lost at least one permanent tooth or are among the millions of others whose teeth are compromised because of damage or decay, you can benefit from dental implants.
Dental implants are dentists’ preferred way to replace lost teeth or those that are in need of being extracted.
Here are 6 reasons that people and dentists choose dental implants over other tooth restorations:
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Implants function like real teeth
Implants are surgically inserted into the jawbone in place of a missing tooth. Over time, the jawbone accepts the implant, fusing around it. This stimulates the jawbone so that eventually the entire implant — from the jawbone to the crown that tops it — provides the same stability and durability as a natural, healthy tooth.
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Implants improve facial structure
Missing teeth lead to the deterioration of the jawbone. Roots of teeth are constantly stimulating the jawbone. If teeth are missing, that stimulation goes away, and the body begins reabsorbing the jawbone. The more permanent teeth that are missing, the more the bone deteriorates. This leads to a sunken-in facial appearance, adding age to a person’s face. Implants, on the other hand, stimulate the jawbone like a natural tooth root, helping restore the full shape of the face and mouth.
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Implants are permanent
With a strong oral hygiene regimen and adherence to post-op instructions from your Sciota implant dentist, implants can last a lifetime. Caring for implants is no different than caring for natural teeth: brush twice a day, floss once daily and visit the dentist twice a year. Other dental restorations will eventually require maintenance or replacement. While implants may cost more initially, they are the most economical choice in the long run.
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Implants are like real teeth
Unlike restorative treatments like dentures, implants feel and function like natural teeth. Missing teeth can alter a person’s ability to speak and chew, sometimes leading to malnutrition. Dentures can also limit food options due in part to the likelihood of the dentures slipping and shifting in the mouth. Implants, on the other hand, are anchored in by an implant screw, making them durable and stable enough to allow wearers to eat whatever they want!
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Implants look like real teeth
After the jawbone has healed from the implant surgery, it’s ready for a crown. This is the tooth part of the implant — or the part that people see. Made of beautiful dental porcelain, crowns have similar translucency to natural tooth enamel and can be matched to the shape and shade of other existing teeth, allowing the crowns to blend seamlessly into a smile.
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Implants boost your confidence
It’s natural to smile more when you’re confident in how your smile looks. Feeling self-conscious about smiling due to issues like missing teeth can cause a person to feel embarrassed to smile in a photograph or even eat in the company of others. Dental implants boost confidence by correcting a smile with durable, stable and natural-looking replacement teeth.
Dental Implants in Sciota, PA
If you’re unhappy with your smile because of missing teeth — or if you know one tooth or more needs to be extracted and you’re worried about missing teeth — we would love to meet with you to discuss dental implants. Call our Quiet Valley Dental cosmetic dentists who specialize in dental implants at (570) 865-7850, or reach us online to schedule a consultation today.
