Dental implants are today’s best option for tooth replacement. Durable, attractive, and long-lasting dental implants can complete your smile and improve your oral health.
Given proper care, the implant post may last decades or even a lifetime. However, due to normal wear, the crown, bridge, or denture on top may need periodic replacement every 10 to 15 years.
Advantages of Dental Implants
Dental implants carry significant benefits for your oral health and quality of life:
Maintain Tooth Alignment
Missing teeth allow their neighbors to drift out of position, causing crowding and other alignment issues.
Protect Oral Health
Crossed and crowded teeth are significantly more challenging to clean, leading to higher instances of tooth decay and gum disease. An implant that holds your teeth in their natural positions may help protect you from these conditions.
High Success Rate
Dental implants succeed in about 95 percent of cases when given proper care.
Protect Jawbone Health
Missing teeth allow the jawbone to break down around the empty socket. This weakness may cause a sunken facial appearance.
Better Chewing Ability
If you have a missing tooth, you know that chewing your food can be challenging. An implant restores your natural chewing ability.
Complete Your Healthy Smile
Missing teeth may make you feel self-conscious. A new dental implant will make you want to smile again.
How Dental Implants Work
A dental implant is a highly advanced tooth replacement system. Your dentist surgically places the implant post in your jawbone and allows it to heal. Over time, the implant bonds with the jaw in osseointegration, a natural process providing a rock-solid attachment point for restoration.
Depending on your needs and the number of missing teeth, you can choose between a single-tooth implant, an implant-supported bridge, or an implant-supported denture.
Prolonging the Life of Your Dental Implant
- Brush and floss well as your dentist recommends
- Attend all scheduled dental visits to check for emerging issues
- Avoid biting non-food objects like ice and fingernails to protect your restoration
Frequently Asked Questions About Dental Implants
Which is better: dentures or dental implants?
Patients with a large number of compromised teeth may compare the benefits of dentures versus implants. Implants are easier to care for than dentures and better protect oral health.
Does dental insurance pay for implants?
Depending on your insurance, you may be able to receive coverage for parts of your procedure. The implant surgery may be covered under your medical insurance, and the restorations may be covered under dental.
Call Chagrin Falls Dental
If you have a damaged tooth or a gap in your smile, don’t wait to call us for a consultation. We can show you how a dental implant can complete your smile and improve your quality of life. Please contact our Chagrin Falls, OH, office at 440-247-8641 today.