Losing your front teeth leaves you with a highly visible empty space in your grin, and it can have serious consequences for your oral health as well as your overall quality of life. In many cases, your dentist may suggest that you have your front teeth replaced with dental implants. Is this the best choice for your smile? Here’s what you need to know before you commit to any treatments.
Missing teeth can also be replaced with traditional bridges and dentures. However, dental implants stand out because they are surgically inserted into your jawbone. This allows them to effectively act as artificial roots for your replacement teeth.
Dental implants can be an especially good choice for replacing the front teeth due to their lifelike appearance. The implant post will be completely covered by a restoration that has been customized to blend in with your natural teeth. You will once again have a beautiful, complete smile that you can show to others with full confidence.
Additionally, since dental implants can act as artificial tooth roots, they can provide stimulation to your jaw. As such, they actively help prevent bone loss – something that traditional tooth replacement options are unable to do.
One last important benefit of dental implants is their long lifespan. When properly cared for, dental implants can last for 30 years or more. Many patients are even able to keep their dental implants for the rest of their lives.
Dental implants are often highly recommended for replacing teeth anywhere in the mouth. They are therefore certainly worth considering if you are specifically missing your front teeth. That being said, some people are better candidates for dental implants than others.
Your dentist can examine your jaw to make sure that you have a sufficient level of bone density for the dental implant process. They’ll also check for signs of gum disease as well as other oral health issues that could lead to problems with your dental implants.
In certain cases, you might need to have preliminary work performed before you can be considered a dental implant candidate. Your dentist will let you know if bone grafts, gum disease treatment, and other preparatory procedures will be necessary.
The idea of losing your front teeth can be an alarming one, but dental implants can be an effective way to fill in the gap. You don’t want to ignore missing teeth for too long, so if you have an incomplete grin, get in touch with your dentist right away so that you can schedule a consultation to discuss your replacement options.
Dr. George Tzagournis holds membership with the Columbus Dental Association, the American Dental Association, and the Ohio Dental Association. He always enjoys being able to help his patients improve their grins. His practice, Tzagournis Dental Group of Westerville, offers start-to-finish dental implant placement. To schedule a consultation with Dr. Tzagournis, visit his website or call (614) 882-4032.
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