At Modern American Dentistry, dental implants are a patient favorite for tooth replacement because they solve a variety of dental issues.
Apart from looking natural and restoring confidence—by closing gaps left by missing teeth—dental implants can also improve oral health since they are the closest tooth replacement to a natural tooth.
Let’s look at a few additional issues solved with dental implants and their benefits.
Prevention of Bone Loss
When you lose a tooth, you also lose its root, leaving your jawbone susceptible to the deterioration that follows tooth loss, which can also cause a sunken facial appearance. A dental implant replaces your lost root and keeps your jawbone healthy and stimulated, protecting your neighboring teeth and keeping your facial structure intact.
Enhanced Comfort
Tooth implants closely mimic your natural tooth. Implants can also support a bridge or denture to prevent movement and slippage, so you have peace of mind and more stability when you're chewing.
Improved Oral Health
Without gaps in your smile, there are no longer food traps, and your teeth are easier to brush and floss properly. When you can keep your teeth clean and plaque-free, it reduces your risk of developing problematic concerns like gum disease and tooth decay.
Restores Smiles and Confidence
This is an obvious benefit, but patients often don’t realize how dramatic the results will be following their implants. They don’t always expect the restored confidence a beautiful new smile brings.
Prevents Tooth Movement
When teeth are missing, surrounding teeth may shift toward the empty space. Eventually, this can lead to other dental issues like tooth alignment problems, bite misalignment, and jaw joint (TMJ) issues.
Dental implants in Woodland Hills help preserve proper tooth alignment.
Protects Tooth Integrity
When teeth are missing, the remaining teeth are counted on to do all the work and compensate in ways they weren't designed for. Chewing on one side of your mouth, for example, can lead to tooth wear, damage, and possibly more tooth loss in the future.
A Healthier Diet
When you can properly chew your food, you can indulge in a more well-rounded diet. It’s easy, following dental implants, to munch on healthy carrots, celery, and other healthy foods you may have left behind due to difficulties chewing after tooth loss.
Contact Our Woodland Hills Dental Office
Are you living with missing or compromised teeth? Book an evaluation with our Woodland Hills and Manhattan Beach, CA, implant dentists today to learn more about the possibilities for your smile.