Your teeth play a crucial role in your ability to eat, speak, and smile confidently. When one or more go missing, it’s harder to chew sufficiently or enunciate different sounds. You might even feel so anxious about how others perceive your appearance that you avoid social interactions.
Fortunately, your dentist can provide dental implants to fill the gaps in your grin. These restorations are the only replacement teeth inserted into your jawbone for added strength and stability. They also provide several benefits that improve your looks and boost your confidence. Keep reading to learn about 3 of them!
Benefit #1: Lifelike Appearance
If you’re worried that your new tooth will stand out like a sore thumb, you can safely set your concerns aside! These prosthetics typically contain a titanium rod that’s surgically placed in your jaw that’s capped with a lifelike dental crown made from durable porcelain. This material reflects light like enamel and can be customized to match the shape, size, and shade of your natural teeth for seamless results. Once it’s placed, your dentist will ensure that it fits correctly before sanding and polishing it to a shine so you can proudly show off your recently upgraded grin.
Benefit #2: Strengthens Jawbone
Many patients are surprised to learn that their jawbone begins to thin after tooth loss, which can alter your facial structure. The roots of your teeth stimulate new bone growth every time you bite down or chew, so when they go missing, your jaw begins to degenerate. This can cause it to jut forward, leading to a more pronounced chin and a shorter-looking face.
Dental implants are the only replacement teeth with a metal support pole to anchor them. After your procedure, your jawbone eventually fuses around this structure in a process called osseointegration. Once your mouth is fully recovered, your implant functions like a root to keep your jawbone active and healthy to preserve your visage.
Benefit #3: Prevents Wrinkles
A weakening jawbone can also lead to additional fine lines in the skin of your face that can leave you looking older than you feel. As your jaw loses mass, your cheeks start to appear sunken or collapsed. As the muscles and ligaments that support your jaw loosen, your skin becomes less taught, allowing additional wrinkles to form in your cheeks, around your lips, and along your chin.
Because dental implants prevent this process of bone degeneration, they help you maintain a much more youthful appearance.
These unique prosthetics can restore a more confident smile while also enhancing your oral health!
About the Practice
At NeoSmile Dental Care, you and the entire family benefit from two dentists who provide a comprehensive array of services at one convenient location. Dr. Patel and Dr. Gandhi are experienced in working with people of all ages and can help with everything from basic preventative care to more complex procedures, including dental implants. They utilize natural, tooth-colored materials and state-of-the-art technology to provide a lifelike restoration that looks just like your tooth that went missing. You can make an appointment on the website or call (215) 643-5220.
