This one restoration not only replaces teeth but also offers a host of other wonderful benefits.

There are many ways to replace one or more missing teeth, but just know that if you are dealing with tooth loss you do have options out there to help give you back your smile. Of course, there is a reason so many people are turning to dental implants to replace missing teeth; however, this artificial tooth root doesn’t just replace missing teeth it also offers a variety of other advantages for your whole smile that our Lincoln Park, dentists - Dr. Allen Momongan, Dr. Matthew Flak and Dr. Kara Passolt-Kung - can wait to tell you about.

Protect Your Jaw Health

When people lose a tooth they don’t often realize that this problem also impacts the health and integrity of their jaws. In order for the jaw to remain healthy, it requires ample stimulation from all of your tooth’s roots. This stimulation promotes the growth of new bone cells, which keeps the jaws strong. Once you lose one or more teeth, the jawbone doesn’t get the proper stimulation it requires, which leads to a loss of bone density.

The only way to prevent bone deterioration is for our Lincoln Park general dentists to place the implant, which acts as an artificial tooth root, into the jawbone. Implants provide the jawbone with the stimulation necessary to prevent bone loss.

Preserve Your Natural Face Shape

As you might imagine, if the jawbone begins to deteriorate and shortens in length there are also changes that will happen to your face, as well. Unfortunately, these changes aren’t good. Tooth loss leads to premature aging, as the cheeks begin to cave in, the chin shortens and skin starts to sag. By getting an implant as soon as possible after your tooth loss you’ll protect not only your jawbone but also prevent premature aging.

Prevent Misalignments

That gap in your smile isn’t just unpleasant to look at, it can also cause the rest of your teeth to shift out of place. Now that there is a gap in your smile, your teeth will naturally move to fill that open space. This leads to uneven spacing between teeth, crowding and crookedness, which will only be able to be fixed with orthodontic treatment. Luckily, you can also prevent this from happening when you replace your missing teeth with implants as soon as possible.

Are you dealing with tooth loss? Looking for a way to restore your smile? Then turn to the dental implants specialists at The Dental Practice of Lincoln Park serving Lincoln Park in Chicago, IL. Schedule your free consultation today.