The Benefits of Dental Implants

By Joel E. Johnson, DMD, PA

November 11, 2015

Tags: dental implants

Find out the many advantages of getting dental implants in Columbia, SC.

Interested in finding the best tooth replacement option for a missing tooth? Then find out how dental implants could boost your oral health and how your Columbia, SC dentist Dr. Joel Johnson can help make this possible.

Next best thing to natural teeth

Nothing will every truly be as good as your natural teeth, but dental implants are the next best option for those with missing teeth. That’s because an implant is designed to both look and function just like a natural tooth. And since the jawbone grows around the implant it becomes a permanent part of your mouth. With the proper care your dental implant could last the rest of your life.

Preserves the jawbone

When you lose a tooth the issues don’t just stop there. Since the missing tooth is no longer stimulating the jawbone, the bone starts to deteriorate and recede. As the jawbone recedes the cheeks begin to sag and sink in. Unfortunately, tooth loss can wreak havoc on your facial structure and the health of your jawbone, but dental implants can change all that. Since the implant acts like tooth roots it stimulates the bone enough to prevent deterioration and also promotes the production of new bone cells.

Boost your appearance and your self-esteem

If you’re dealing with tooth loss then chances are people may notice your incomplete smile first, which can be frustrating and embarrassing. But one of the major benefits of getting dental implants in Columbia, SC is that you can get back that full smile. Better yet, because you have a natural, complete smile you will also find confidence again in your appearance. No need to feel nervous smiling or talking to those around you.

Protect healthy natural teeth

Other tooth replacements like dental bridges need to grind down neighboring natural teeth in order to hold the restoration in place. Not only is this preparation irreversible but it could also pose some long-term health complications. Fortunately, dental implants don’t need to use other natural teeth, so the rest of your smile isn’t affected by this restoration.

Ready to find out if dental implants are right for you? Then schedule a consultation with Dr. Johnson, your dentist in Columbia, SC, today.

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