Your smile is one of your greatest assets, but it can be difficult to maintain its appearance when dental infection or another threat takes hold of your oral health. Moreover, a beautiful smile is only sustainable with a healthy foundation, and being unable to seek accessible and timely dental care can contribute to even bigger concerns such as severe infection and even tooth loss. In today’s blog, your Dallas, TX, periodontists discuss the ways implant posts can address multiple tooth loss concerns, as well as why it is important to replace missing teeth.
Completing Your Smile’s Appearance
One of the most immediately noticeable signs of tooth loss includes—you guessed it—a gap in your smile. Though one missing tooth may not seem to cause too much trouble, the longer the gap is present, the more likely the patient is to experience tooth migration, strain, and even jawbone erosion. Additionally, a noticeable gap can cause a significant reduction in confidence for several people, leaving them to feel unhappy with their appearance. For qualifying patients, your dentist may recommend the help of implant dentistry to address these concerns.
Dental implants consist of titanium posts that are biocompatible with your mouth, meaning they will fuse with your jawbone over time as your implants heal. This not only creates a secure attachment for your prosthetic but also helps keep the bone strong over time as well. To learn more about this process and how you can get started, call our office today.
Restoring Your Oral Function
While a crown or fixed bridge prosthetic may be able to address the noticeable gap in your grin, they are not as effective for functional capabilities, such as supporting bite pressure. A dental implant restoration considers oral function by mimicking the secure attachment of the jawbone and your natural teeth roots. By fulfilling the function of your teeth roots, the implant post affords the crown restoration the ability to support standard bite pressure without faltering.
Structural Benefits of Jawbone Stimulation
In addition to function, the biocompatible posts help stimulate the jawbone to keep it strong. This not only reduces the chances of bone density reduction but also helps keep your implant and crown secure and stable for years to come. Prior to your procedural appointment, we will conduct a thorough examination and assessment to determine eligibility, needs, goals, and more. Then we will help plan your treatment.
Schedule Your Preliminary Visit With Our Team
While it may seem easier to live with tooth loss, in many cases, it is better to have your missing teeth replaced. Contact BC Perio in Dallas, TX, by calling (214) 443-0876 to ask our team if implants are right for you and schedule your appointment today. We welcome patients from Dallas and surrounding areas, and we are ready to help you achieve your smile goals.
