What are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are support systems that are medically implanted into the patient’s jaw. The purpose of the dental implant is to restore the ability to chew, speak clearly, or for appearance reasons. The implants become supports for fake teeth, dentures, or crowns depending on the patient’s needs.
There are many reasons that a patient may need dental implants. When the condition of your teeth is deteriorating, it can be a very isolating and embarrassing experience. Dental implants can help improve the overall quality of life for patients who are experiencing an injury, disease, or bone loss. It is easy to overlook the importance of your teeth when they are in good health and not causing pain or appearance issues, but when you are experiencing difficulties with your teeth, it becomes all you can think about.
We aim to help our patients smile and speak with confidence by providing top-notch dental care to residents of North Alabama!
What are the Benefits of Dental Implants?
Dental implants are a fantastic, safe solution to an injury, bone loss, or disease. Our dental associates use the latest techniques to ensure you have an efficient, stress-free treatment. Whether you choose to get dental implants for medical or aesthetic reasons, you are in the most qualified and caring hands at Dental Associates. Below are just a few benefits of dental implants:
- Restore your smile
- Improve your oral health
- Improve your speech
- Improve your comfort
- Improve your function
- Protect the healthy bone structure
- Provide a long-term tooth replacement solution
Everyone deserves to have a smile they can show off with pride. Studies show that patients who do not feel confident with the appearance of their teeth have a reduced quality of life or their mental health suffers. Because many view teeth as a cosmetic or aesthetic quality, patients often feel less than if their teeth are not up to societal standards.
When you have clean, healthy teeth, you feel good about yourself! When you invest in your dental health, you are also investing in your overall happiness and quality of life.
What to Consider Before Getting Dental Implants
There are a few things a patient should consider before opting to get dental implants. One of the main things to consider before getting dental implants is the amount of jaw bone you currently have. When you lose a tooth, your jawbone begins to shrink. If you have lost a tooth, time is of the essence. If you wait too long, there may not be enough jawbone for the implant to secure. Request an x-ray to make sure your jawbone is in a good enough condition to have a dental implant.
Consider your overall dental health before requesting a dental implant. The healthier your mouth is, the better your mouth will heal after receiving dental implants. Additionally, if you are a smoker, we recommend setting up an in-depth consultation before deciding on dental implants. The mouth of a smoker takes double the average amount of time to heal and sometimes never heals. If you are a smoker, refrain from smoking for three months leading up to your surgery.
