Replacing missing teeth with traditional bridges and removable dentures is effective, but these will need replacement every few years. But what if we have an option that prevents changes to your jaw, so your new teeth can last for decades? In today’s blog, your Ankeny, IA, dentist talks about creating a smile that lasts with dental implants.
The Impact on Your Smile Caused by Tooth Loss
What happens to your smile as a whole once you lose natural teeth? With missing teeth, this could limit your meal options, especially if you have a more advanced case. Your body is deprived of essential nutrients and you miss out on your favorite dishes. Missing teeth could also impact how clearly you speak, and could be a source of embarrassment too. But beyond this, your body will stop sending essential nutrients to the jaw around the missing roots, which means these areas weaken and erode, a factor that could lead to further tooth loss and eventually, an older appearance. But dental implants can prevent this, and offer a smile that lasts!
Securing Dental Implants
Dental implants are small posts that look like tiny screws. Made from biocompatible titanium, these actually bond with the jaw. The body accepts them as natural root structure, which means the flow of nutrients to the jaw resumes, keeping your smile intact and allowing your new tooth roots to stay in place and support teeth for decades to come in some cases. In comparison, traditional bridges and removable dentures need replacement every 5 to 10 years as the jaw ridge changes shape due to the loss of mass and density. But with dental implants, we can help prevent this from occurring so your smile remains firm and beautiful for years to come!
Keeping Your Smile Intact
To help ensure long-lasting results, we hope you will see our team for a checkup and cleaning every six months, so we can monitor your smile and remove harmful buildup to control the risk of disease and decay. We also urge you to brush and floss daily to control plaque and tartar buildup and reduce how much sugar is in your diet. Try to avoid tobacco products too! These actions help safeguard your natural teeth and new ones at the same time.
If you have any questions about dental implants, or about how we secure them for decades to come, then contact our team today!
Dental Impressions Provide Sturdy Tooth Replacement
We want to help you smile without hesitation by taking on your missing teeth. To schedule your appointment and learn more about tooth replacement that lasts decades, then call Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA today at (515) 965-0230.
