Unless you\u2019re a kid with visions of the tooth fairy, losing a tooth is an upsetting experience. The good news is dental implants can help. Here are five reasons you should consider implants to restore your smile.<\/p>\n
About half of all American adults \u2014 120 million men and women \u2014 are missing at least one tooth, and roughly 36 million have no teeth at all. Missing teeth don\u2019t just detract from your smile \u2014 they can increase your risk of other health problems, too.<\/p>\n
Located in the Mid Wilshire neighborhood of Los Angeles, our team at Wilshire Park Dental Group helps restore your teeth, your smile, your oral health, and your confidence with our state-of-the-art dental implants. Whether you\u2019re missing one tooth, a few teeth, or all your teeth, here are five reasons why you should consider beautiful, durable dental implants. <\/p>\n
Unlike dentures that rest on top of your gums or bridges that attach to the teeth on either side, a dental implant uses a titanium post that\u2019s embedded in your jaw bone. The post is secured to an \u201cartificial tooth\u201d or crown via a piece called an abutment.<\/p>\n
That attachment means you don\u2019t have to worry about dentures slipping when you\u2019re talking or eating, and you also don\u2019t have to worry about the sore spots (and infections) that slippage and rubbing can cause. While bridges require the teeth on either side to be shaved down, implants don\u2019t damage the neighboring teeth at all. <\/p>\n
Security isn\u2019t the only benefit of a dental implant\u2019s \u201cnatural tooth\u201d design. Because of the way dental implants are shaped and fitted, they\u2019re also more comfortable than dentures. <\/p>\n
You don\u2019t need to deal with sticky adhesives, and you don\u2019t have to worry about tiny food particles getting trapped under a denture plate or bridge. (Bonus: While you can\u2019t always eat what you want with dentures and bridges, with implants, you can eat whatever you normally eat.) <\/p>\n
Our team uses state-of-the-art techniques and materials to ensure the crown portion blends in beautifully with your surrounding teeth. The crown is expertly shaped for optimal symmetry, and tinted to match your natural tooth shade. That means when you\u2019re out with friends, family, or colleagues, people will notice your naturally beautiful smile. <\/p>\n
Dentures and bridges take some extra care to keep them in good shape. The teeth and gums around them often need a little extra attention, too.<\/p>\n
Because implants are designed like your natural teeth, they can be cared for like your natural teeth, too. Regular brushing and flossing to keep your gums and neighboring teeth healthy coupled with regular dental exams are all you need to maintain your implants along with your beautiful smile. <\/p>\n
Your teeth depend on healthy jaw bone to stay secure. And just like bone in any other part of your body, your jaw bone constantly replenishes itself, replacing old jaw bone tissue with healthy new bone cells. <\/p>\n
But that replacement cycle doesn\u2019t happen automatically. Your jaw depends on continual stimulation by the tooth roots. Once a tooth is missing, the jaw bone in that area doesn\u2019t receive the necessary stimulation. That means the bone replacement cycle can significantly slow down, resulting in thin, weak areas of your jaw.<\/p>\n
This can cause the teeth on either side of the gap left by your missing tooth to weaken, too. Dentures and bridges won\u2019t help \u2014 they rest on top of the gums. But implant posts act like a natural tooth root, stimulating your jaw bone and supporting the normal bone replacement cycle. <\/p>\n
Even a single missing tooth can lead to additional tooth loss and increase your risk of other oral health problems. Dental implants offer a beautiful, long-lasting solution for missing teeth, restoring your smile and your confidence, too.<\/p>\n
To learn more about dental implants, call us or book an appointment online with our team at Wilshire Park Dental Group today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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