Dental implants are considered to be the best form of tooth replacement available because they look and function just like real teeth while having many benefits for the patient’s oral and overall health. While traditional restorations like dentures and dental bridges look and work better than they ever have before, they do not address the skeletal health issues that come with tooth loss. Here’s how dental implants can keep your jaw healthy and strong and the rest of you looking young.
How Does Tooth Loss Affect My Jaw?
Like the rest of your body, your jawbone needs exercise to remain healthy and strong, and this exercise normally comes from the teeth during the chewing process. When a tooth is lost, so is the stimulation, and the unused area of the jawbone will begin to atrophy and recede. This process can also pull neighboring teeth out of alignment as the jawbone sinks away, making them harder to clean, easier to injure, and more likely to become infected. The loss of a single tooth can contribute to a brutal cycle of continuing tooth loss.
As more teeth are lost, the jawbone will recede more and more quickly. Over time, this can leave the face with a sunken, elderly appearance. The loss of multiple teeth and the premature aging of the face can take its toll on a patient’s confidence and mental health.
How Can Dental Implants Help Me Look Younger?
One of the wonderful things about dental implants is that they are surgically placed directly into the jawbone. While this eliminates the possibility of bacteria-breeding food debris from getting stuck underneath them, it also allows them to stimulate the jawbone during the chewing process. Once dental implants have healed completely, they can provide the jawbone with the same exercise as real teeth, which can prevent or even reverse the process of bone loss.
Dental implants can allow a patient to have a complete smile and a strong, healthy jaw after tooth loss. Consulting with your dentist can determine if they are a suitable course of treatment for you.
About the Practice
Capron Park Dental provides superior dental care to the community of Attleboro, MA. Led by Drs. William Herr, Andrew Luccio, Poya Jafari, Nancy Mo, and Justin Cifuni, the staff ensures that patients receive comfortable treatments with amazing results. Areas of expertise include general, pediatric, cosmetic, restorative, and emergency dentistry in addition to dental implants. For more information about what dental implants can do for you, contact the office online or dial (508) 222-5950.