It can be embarrassing to have missing, badly decayed, or damaged teeth, especially if they’re noticeable when you speak, eat, or smile. But one thing you definitely shouldn’t be embarrassed about is replacing them with the help of dental implants!
While no, they’re not your “real” teeth, dental implants aren’t like other types of restorations. These permanent prosthetics are attached to your jawbone, so you can chew, speak, and smile confidently, without ever having to worry that they’ll shift, fall out, or cause speech problems. If you’re considering replacing your teeth with dental implants, here are a few important reasons why there’s nothing to be ashamed of!
Eat What You Like
When you wear certain prosthetics like dentures, you need to be careful about what you eat. That’s because some restorations can fall out of place or even break if you use them for very hard or crunchy foods.
With dental implants, however, you needn’t worry about them falling out or not being able to withstand those potato chips! Because they are permanently affixed to your jawbone, they provide plenty of biteforce and can eat a wide variety of foods, so you’ll never have to turn down another treat unless you want to!
They’re Here to Stay
Because your dental implants are permanent, you don’t have to struggle to clean them like you might with other types of restorations. They stay in your mouth, so all you need to do to clean them is brush them twice daily and floss them once a day, just like you did with your real teeth. You also should still plan on visiting your dentist twice a year for your regular, biannual exam and cleaning, but you won’t need to soak them, remove them, or replace them every five to ten years like you do with dentures and bridges.
They’ll Protect Your Smile
In addition to restoring your smile, your new dental implants will protect it. That’s because your implant post simulates tooth roots, meaning that once attached, they will provide your jawbone with the necessary stimulation needed to prevent it from deteriorating and causing you to lose any remaining teeth and bone density.
They’ll Make You Look and Feel Younger
Missing teeth can make your face look tired and sunken but replacing them with dental implants can give you a rejuvenating boost! You’ll look and feel younger, and the increase in confidence you can expect from your restored smile will make it easier to feel comfortable in social situations.
Your Dentist is Judgement-Free
Finally, if you’ve been holding off on repairing your smile out of fear of judgement from your dentist, it’s time to stop! Your dentist and dental team are here to help you improve your oral health, not shame you for its condition. They want to ensure that your teeth and gums are in good condition, or that if you need to replace missing teeth you can do so and once again enjoy the benefits of a beautiful, functional smile.
Remember, you should never feel embarrassed by the condition of your oral health, or by taking control of missing or damaged teeth by replacing them with dental implants. To learn more about the benefits of this life-changing treatment, speak to your dentist today!
About Our Practice
At Clover Dental Care, our team of skilled dentists is proud to offer restoration solutions like dental implants in a compassionate, judgment-free zone. If your teeth are missing, damaged, or decayed we want to see you smile again. To learn more about if you qualify for dental implants, please visit our website or call us today at 203-934-3400 in West Haven, or 203-303-7999 in Wallingford.