Replacing your missing teeth with permanent prosthetics can be one of the most worthwhile investments you can make. Enjoying life with a beautiful, fully functional smile not only makes performing daily tasks easier, but you can also appreciate the confidence you’ll obtain when surrounded by others. If all of this sounds too good to be true, spend a few moments reading this article to learn how you can boost your confidence with dental implants in ways you never imagined.
How Do Dental Implants Function Like Natural Teeth?
Dental implants are titanium posts that are placed within the jawbone and fuse with the tissues over time. Mimicking the natural tooth roots, these prosthetics deliver continuous stimulation to the bone just as healthy teeth do.
As the only tooth replacement option that replaces the complete root-to-crown structure, dental implants deliver maximum stability, durability, and functionality. Because of how they naturally fuse with the bone during a process known as osseointegration, this makes eating, speaking, and smiling much easier than before.
How Can Dental Implants Improve Your Appearance and Confidence?
Unlike traditional tooth replacement options (i.e., dental bridges, dentures) that only sit on top of the gums and recreate the look of a complete smile, dental implants offer complete restoration.
They do this by:
- Keeping appearances youthful by stimulating the jawbone to prevent facial sagging and collapse
- Filling in areas of the facial structure that are often affected by tooth loss
- Making it possible to eat your favorite foods without fearing your teeth will slip or fall out while enjoying a meal
- Making your speech clearer so that others can better understand what you are saying instead of being distracted by your dentures or missing teeth
- Assuring you of a more beautiful aesthetic that can assist in opening doors of opportunity in your personal and professional life
- Giving you another chance at better oral and overall health
Dental implants are considered to be the gold standard for tooth replacement. By investing in these prosthetics to restore your smile, you will be giving yourself a chance to take charge of your well-being and embrace a better quality of life
About the Author
Dr. Kolade Akinwande is a dentist in Waldorf who earned her dental degree at Howard University College of Dentistry before completing a one-year general practice residency at Coney Island Hospital in New York. Completing certification courses in implant dentistry, she offers patients a way to restore their smiles with these permanent prosthetics. Visit our website or call (301) 690-8933 to find out how we can deliver timeless and long-lasting tooth replacements for improved oral and overall health.