4 Ways Dental Implants Improve Your Smile

Replacing missing teeth can seem like a daunting task for many patients, especially those with more advanced tooth loss. In fact, patients with just one or two missing teeth are highly unlikely to replace these teeth unless they are visible within the smile line. Dental implants offer patients a tooth replacement option that looks, feels, and functions like natural, healthy teeth. Whether you’re missing a single tooth or a full row of teeth, dental implants can improve your oral health and put the smile back on your face.

1 – Prevent Dental Drift & Retain Optimal Oral Health

When missing teeth are not replaced, the surrounding teeth will shift to fill in the gap. This is called dental drift. Dental implant supported tooth replacements as well as more traditional options like fixed bridges and dentures will prevent teeth from shifting out of alignment. However, only implant supported dental prosthetics replace the tooth roots and provide the necessary stimulus to maintain natural gum tissue volume and jawbone density.  This means implant-retained replacement teeth offer patients the optimal level of oral health.

2 – Create Longer Lasting Restorations

Traditional tooth replacements like fixed bridges, partials, and full dentures need to be refitted or replaced about every seven to ten years. Dental implant supported replacement teeth retain their flawless appearance and function for decades. Some patients are even able to keep their implant-retained dental restoration for life.

3 – Improve Chewing Ability

Patients with removable dentures only experience up to 30% restoration of chewing ability. Patients who decide to replace their teeth with dental implant-retained dentures, will renew 70% or more of their natural chewing ability. This means patients are able to eat a more varied, nutrient-rich diet.

4 – Look & Feel Your Very Best

Because of the natural feeling and functioning results possible with implant supported replacement teeth, your smile will look flawless. The improved stability will allow you to confidently speak, smile, and eat foods in any situation. There’s no more worry about a slipping denture or a less-than-natural looking fixed bridge.

Meet the Murphy Family Dentistry Team

Murphy Family Dentistry is happy to offer patients dental implant supported tooth replacement options, but we know that no dental treatment is right for every patient. The first step to restoring your smile with dental implants is calling our office to schedule a tooth replacement consultation. We’ll examine your smile, review your health history, and discuss your past surgeries. If we determine dental implants are right for you, we’ll be your partners throughout the process from the surgical implant placement through the attachment of your dental prosthetic. Check our blog regularly to learn more about the services offered in our Murphy dentistry practice.