If you have missing teeth and are ready to get back the smile you’ve always wanted, you have several options. Fixed bridges, dentures and dental implants are just a few. While all are viable replacements for missing teeth, implants offer their own set of benefits that are difficult to ignore. While the cost may be higher up front, the long-term benefits of choosing implants are many.

Fixed Teeth That Don’t Move

If you’ve worn dentures before, you know that there are embarrassing situations that are out of your control where your teeth may slip while you are eating or talking. Because dentures are removable, there is no guarantee they will stay in place. Implants are placed in the jawbone, and function exactly like your natural teeth. That means you can eat anything you want whenever you want without worry about your teeth slipping when you least expect it.

Protecting Your Bone

The root of every tooth is in the jawbone, and that root stimulates the bone to grow and regenerate. Once the root is missing, there is nothing to do that job, and the bone deteriorates over time. This can cause your jaw to crumble in certain places, shift your teeth and completely change the shape of your face. Implants are placed directly in the jawbone and the bone heals over the post. This means that the post acts as the root of a natural tooth would, stimulating the bone and encouraging it to grow.

Durable and Low Maintenance

With simple, basic care, implants can last a lifetime. Because they are used to replace your natural teeth, you care for them the exact same way. Brush twice a day, floss once a day and see a dentist in Ozona, FL, every six months for an exam and cleaning and your implants will allow you to maintain your smile for decades.

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If you are tired of missing teeth and the self-consciousness you feel about them, we are happy to schedule an appointment for you at Knellinger Dental Excellence. Call us today to discuss your options and decide which method of tooth replacement is right for you.