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Benefits of Getting Dental Implants
Choosing to get dental implants could be a life-changing decision. Though there are other options for replacing teeth, this treatment has advantages that counterparts cannot match. The more you learn about implants, the more you will see why it makes sense to pursue this treatment. There are benefits for both your smile and oral health. You do not have to live with the embarrassment of having missing teeth any longer.
A description of dental implants
Not everyone is familiar with implants and what they are and how they work. Implants come in three parts: a titanium post, a smaller piece called an abutment, and a natural-looking crown. To place implants in a patient’s mouth, the dentist performs two invasive surgeries. There are also other visits that the dentist will schedule. At these appointments, the dentist will prepare the patient for the procedures and also do follow-up work.
In between the surgeries, the patient must take a few months to heal. The first procedure requires the dentist to make an incision in the gums and place the post into the jaw. The post and bone will fuse during the healing period. When the patient comes back, the general dentist will reopen the gums to access the tops of the posts. The abutments attach here and are visible just above the gums. Finally, once the patient has healed again, the dentist will place the crowns on the abutment.
Repairing an undesirable smile
A person’s smile can be memorable, either for good or not so good. People who are missing teeth may not want to smile because of feelings of shame or self-consciousness. Dental implants can eliminate these inadequacies and concerns. The crown of the implant looks just like a real tooth in shape, size, and color. Where there were once unsightly gaps, the patient can have what appears to be a new tooth.
Restoring the ability to chew
It is difficult, if not impossible, to eat some foods without teeth. People with missing teeth must stick to a liquid diet or a diet of soft foods. Dental implants provide a strong bite force so the person can chew most foods. This allows the person to eat favorite dishes and have a more well-balanced, healthy diet. Implants are durable enough to withstand wear and tear. The implants should last for more than 20 years.
Preventing more tooth loss
One of the negative effects of losing teeth is that this condition can lead to tooth loss. When there is a gap in the mouth, the adjacent teeth may start to drift and become loose. The next step is for the teeth to fall out. Bone loss can follow, which will lead to jaw shrinking and the changing of the face’s shape. With dental implants in place, the other teeth should remain intact.
Get started today
Never look in the mirror and feel negative about your smile again. It is clear to see what makes dental implants such a good option for teeth replacement. Love the way you look again. Eat well once more and enjoy this treatment for many years to come. Make an appointment with your general dentist today so you can get dental implants.
Request an appointment here: https://www.drelloway.com or call Randal S. Elloway DDS, Inc at (530) 527-6777 for an appointment in our Red Bluff office.
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Randal Elloway, DABOI, FAAID
Dr. Elloway has a Bachelor’s in Biology from La Sierra University and a DDS from Loma Linda University, and brings over 30 years of dental experience to his practice in Red Bluff. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology, a Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, and a member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, and Northern California Dental Society. Dr. Elloway is committed to continuous learning and compassionate care, and volunteers internationally to help needy patients.