Dental implants are in a class of their own when it comes to replacing missing teeth. These awesome little implants fuse with your jawbone and provide you with a solution that doesn’t just restore your smile to a beautiful, functional state—they also make you look younger! Here’s more about four of the ways that dental implants can turn back the clock and reverse some of the aging caused by oral health problems!
They Help Prevent Further Tooth Loss
One of the biggest problems associated with missing teeth is the increased risk of losing additional teeth! The remaining teeth that surround the gap will slowly tilt towards the opening, weakening over time and eventually falling out. However, dental implants directly address this issue by filling out those sockets once more. This encourages the surrounding teeth to stay in place while also reducing the risk of bacterial growth in the socket, which can lead to infection or other health concerns.
They Stimulate Your Jaws to Combat Premature Aging
Dental implants are crafted from special, highly durable materials. The posts are made of a biocompatible titanium that fuses with your jawbone, mimicking the roots of your teeth and providing necessary stimulation to your jaw. Without this stimulation, your jawbone can physically deteriorate and weaken! Not to mention, these implants are durable and built to last—they’ll remain effective for much longer than solutions like dentures, crowns, or bridges.
They Give Your Face Enhanced Support
Your teeth provide a great deal of structural support to your whole face. Missing teeth can make your cheeks appear sunken, which will give you an older and gaunt appearance. But upon receiving dental implants, you’ll immediately notice a firmer feeling in your face and fewer wrinkles!
They Provide You with a Brighter and Healthier Smile
The tops of your implants are incredibly resilient to staining and damage. You’ll still have to brush your teeth and take care of your implants, but they will provide your smile with an enhanced appearance that looks and feels natural! And nothing makes you look young again like a brighter and whiter smile.
Dental implants are easily one of the best available solutions for a compromised smile; their applications are numerous, their durability is impressive, and they look and feel just like your real teeth! Talk with your dentist if you’re curious about receiving dental implants to look and feel young again.
About the Author
Dr. J. Darrell Steele received his dental doctorate from the Baylor College of Dentistry and is a member of many professional organizations including the American Dental Association, the Texas Dental Association, the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, among others. His practice is proud to be the first office in the DFW area to utilize robot-assisted dental implants! If you have any questions about the article or would like to schedule a visit, feel free to contact Dr. Steele online or give him a call: (972) 313-5215.
