Top 7 Benefits of Dental Implants

Dental implants are nonremovable, artificial teeth that can be used to replace missing teeth. Over the past decade, dental implants have improved significantly, owing to years of research and clinical trials. They look, act, and feel like natural teeth and are a more permanent solution than dentures or bridges since they are placed into your jawbone. Here are the top 7 benefits of using dental implants.

1. Allows you to eat well

Dental implants enable you to eat better. They restore chewing efficiency and make it possible for you to eat your favorite foods without pain. On the other hand, those who wear dentures eat at 15-20% efficiency.

2. Boosts your confidence

Dental implants give you a beautiful smile that you can be proud of and allow you to regain all of the capabilities that natural teeth provide, so you can enjoy your life, without worrying that your teeth will move or loosen. When you have implants, you can rest assured that your teeth are secure and look natural.

3. Improves your appearance

Dental implants look like your own natural teeth. Furthermore, they prevent bone loss and gum recession, which often give you an older appearance. Using dental implants to regain a full complement of teeth supports your cheeks and lips removing creases and lines that can add 10 years to your appearance.

4. Comfortable

Full or partial dentures cause the jaw bone to shrink, hence altering the fit of the dentures and causing them to slip and rock. Dental implants are comfortable and eliminate the pain and discomfort associated with dentures because they are securely attached to your jawbone.

5. Durable

Dental implants have high success rates, are very durable, and last several years. In fact, if you take good care of your oral health, your implants could last you a lifetime.

6. Protects your remaining teeth

When you get tooth-supported bridges, the teeth surrounding your missing teeth have to be ground down destroying good tooth structure and sometimes leading to unwanted root canals. When you get dental implants, your adjacent teeth are left intact and do not need to be modified.

7. Improves speech

People who wear dentures make mumbling, slurring, and clicking sounds while they speak because their dentures slip and cause a “full” feeling in their mouth. Since dental implants are secure, they make it easier to speak in a relaxed, confident tone. Likewise, dental implants will never slip out causing embarrassment in public.

As you can see, there are many benefits to choosing dental implants as a solution for replacing missing teeth.. Dental implants provide a number of benefits to your health and life, so it’s no wonder that they’ve become such a popular tooth replacement method.
 

Why Choose Woodinville Periodontist Dr. Terry LaBell as Your Implant Specialist?

Dr. Terry LaBell is a specialist in periodontics with extensive experience in placing implants who has served patients in Bothell and Woodinville since 1995. Dr. LaBell and his team are committed to offering patients the most up-to-date periodontal and implant procedures while delivering top-notch customer service. Dr. LaBell is a caring professional who has an extensive education, years of experience in periodontics and tooth replacement, and an amazing team at his side. For more information about Dr. LaBell’s implant dentistry services, please visit the Dental Implants services page.

Added on 10/20/2010

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