Dr. Sahil Goyal offers complete dental implant treatment in his Columbia, MD dental office. Dental implants are a versatile restorative solution for patients with missing teeth. This treatment offers patients many more benefits than traditional options.
Implants are better for your oral health and overall well-being. They function, look, and feel like real teeth. Dental implants are the only long-lasting solution for tooth loss and have a 97% success rate.
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The Benefits of Dental Implants
Dental implants are a great investment in your smile and your overall health. Unlike other tooth replacements, they offer unique advantages that can significantly improve your daily life.
1. They look, feel, and work like real teeth
Dental implants are placed directly into your jawbone, just like a natural tooth root. We then attach a realistic-looking dental crown on top. This makes them feel secure and stable when you talk and chew. Because they replace the entire tooth from root to crown, they’re the most natural option available.
2. They’re built to last a very long time
Other solutions, like bridges or dentures, will wear out and need to be replaced every few years. With proper care, a dental implant can last for the rest of your life. This makes them a smart, long-term investment in your health. You won’t have to worry about the cost and hassle of frequent replacements.
3. They protect your jawbone and prevent further tooth loss
An empty space in your smile can cause your jawbone to shrink and weaken over time. Dental implants are the only tooth replacement that actually stimulates your jawbone, just like a natural tooth root does. This helps to keep your bone healthy and strong. By preserving your bone, implants also help protect your remaining healthy teeth.
4. They make speaking clearly much easier
Removable dentures can slip or click when you talk, which can be embarrassing and frustrating. Because implants are permanently fixed in place, they won’t move around in your mouth. This gives you the stability you need to form words clearly. You can speak with confidence, knowing your teeth will stay put.
5. They maintain your natural face shape and a youthful appearance
Missing teeth can cause your cheeks and lips to sink in, making you look older. Dental implants provide support for your facial muscles, just like natural teeth. This helps maintain your face’s natural shape and prevents that sunken look. The result is a fuller, more youthful appearance and a complete, beautiful smile.
6. They let you eat all your favorite foods without worry
People with dentures often have to avoid sticky, hard, or chewy foods. Since dental implants are as strong as natural teeth, you can eat anything you want. There’s no food restrictions or special diets to follow. You can finally enjoy a crisp apple or a chewy steak without a second thought.
7. They protect your other healthy teeth
A traditional dental bridge requires grinding down the healthy teeth next to the gap to hold it in place. A dental implant stands on its own and doesn’t need support from any other teeth. This leaves your healthy teeth untouched and safe from damage. It’s a much more conservative and protective approach.
8. They’re permanently secure and won’t slip
A common fear with dentures is that they’ll fall out at an embarrassing moment. Dental implants are surgically fused to your jawbone, so they can’t slip or fall out. This gives you complete peace of mind in social situations. You can laugh, eat, and speak freely without ever worrying about your teeth.
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