Teeth can be lost for many reasons. Maybe you lost one during your last sporting match, or several were affected by gum disease and had to be removed to protect the rest of your jaw. Whatever the case, going through life with a missing tooth can complicate everything from eating to speaking, which is why there are plenty of different options to replace the teeth. However, as you consider your options, dental implants frequently stand out well apart from the rest, and for good reason.
Dental implants, as the name suggests, are implanted directly into the bone of your jaw. This makes them arguably the sturdiest solution available, but that’s not the only reason you should consider dental implants. Today, we’re going to introduce you to three different benefits that you never knew dental implants could provide, and why you’ll immediately love what they can do for you and your quality of life.
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Protect Your Other Teeth
Dental implants stand in a class all on their own, and we don’t just mean in terms of their performance! They literally stand on their own, which means that, unlike some crowns and bridges, they don’t need to be supported by the neighboring teeth on either side.
Your other teeth get to keep their natural enamel and shape, and you won’t have to subject them to denture clasps or hooks. It literally fixes the area that needs repair without affecting the rest of your teeth (plus, the installation of a dental implant helps support the overall strength of your jaw, which your other teeth rely on).
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Let You Eat Better Food Whenever You Want
It’s hard to crunch down on a carrot or chew through steak when you’re missing a tooth or two. To compensate, you might switch over to easier-to-eat or less-painful-to-eat foods, which are usually softer and full of more sugar – and over time, this can have a drastic impact on your health.
Dental implants can allow you to go back to eating a healthy diet, which is important not only for your overall health and well-being but also for your oral health. A poor diet can contribute to bone decay and the easy onset of gum disease, which can progress to severe periodontal disease which, in turn, can result in more teeth falling out or decaying.
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Get Functional Teeth Back in a Single Day
You heard us correctly: same-day dental implants give you functioning teeth on the same day you walk in for your appointment. In fact, the process usually takes only an hour, from start to finish! The months of making do with a stubby implant are gone. Instead, your periodontist in Pittsburgh can do all the hard work of measuring and planning before you even arrive, thanks to 3D modelling technology.
This also means fewer dental appointments for you (and who wants to go to more appointments than they really have to?). You’ll get time back that you never knew you could lose in the first place – and to top it all off, you’ll have a full, bright smile on your face.
Make a Change With Dental Implants
It’s time to quit putting your health and happiness on pause. Same-Day Dental Implants can instantly improve your ability to eat and speak, and at Periodontal and Dental Implant Solutions, we’ll be able to provide any additional care you may need to give your implants the best chance of success. From bone grafting to ridge preservation, we’ll work with you to achieve the strong foundation you need to enable your dental implants to serve you for years to come.
If you’d like to learn more about same-day dental implants from your Pittsburgh periodontist, give us a call at (412) 787-7555. You can also send us a message online, and we’ll be back in touch with you shortly!
