Dental implants offer incredible health and cosmetic benefits to those with missing teeth.
Before deciding whether or not to undergo dental implant treatment to replace missing teeth, you may be wondering what this tooth replacement can offer you. Of course, our East Lyme, CT, family dentists, Dr. Joseph Palumbo, Dr. Sami Yousef, and Dr. Brian Bottaro, are always happy to sit down with you and discuss your treatment options.
If you do decide that you want to pursue dental implants to replace one, two, several, or even all of your teeth, here are just some of the benefits that you’ll enjoy:
A long-lasting tooth
Dental implants boost longevity, which means that as long as you maintain good oral health and understand how to keep your teeth clean (don’t forget those routine cleanings at our East Lyme office either) there is no reason that this incredibly durable titanium restoration won't last for decades.
Eat what you want
Whether you are missing one or several teeth, one of the biggest challenges is being able to eat certain foods. Not only is this incredibly frustrating and disappointing, but not being able to fully chew your food means that your digestive tract may also experience problems. Fix both of these issues with dental implants.
Implants will stay firmly in place, allowing you to regain full chewing strength and have the ability to eat whatever you want.
Stop bone loss before it even begins
If you turn to our dental team as soon as you lose a tooth to begin the implant process we could prevent bone loss. Even within the first year of tooth loss, bone loss can be significant. That’s because your bone needs the tooth roots to provide it with stimulation, which helps it produce healthy new cells.
Without this stimulation, the bone loses height and density, which results in some rather unpleasant structural changes within the face; however, both of these issues can be prevented by placing a dental implant wherever your missing teeth are.
Find your confidence again
Having a full smile can renew your self-esteem, improving everything from your professional life to your performance in the dating world. Dental implants feel and look like natural teeth so no one will even know that you have them. Imagine just how much your life could change for the better with a complete smile.
Need dental work? Give us a call
East Lyme Family & Cosmetic Dentistry provides dental implants, cosmetic treatments, and other restorative dentistry options to families living in and around Old Lyme, Waterford, Salem, Montville, and New London, CT. If you want to find out if you’re a good candidate for dental implants call our office today at (860) 739-3447.