Dental implants can offer some truly amazing advantages for your smile.
If you are missing one or more permanent teeth then chances are good that you’re getting ready to sit down and talk with our Lynchburg, VA, dentist Dr. Robert Bunn about your options. Many adults are turning to dental implants to replace missing teeth. Here’s why,
- Dental implants are placed within the jawbone to prevent bone deterioration and to stimulate the growth of new bone cells. It is the only tooth replacement option that can preserve the jawbone and prevent bone loss.
- Dental implants are as strong, if not stronger, than real teeth because the implant itself is made from titanium. The material’s durability combined with the fact that it fuses together with the jawbone makes it a lifelong tooth replacement. With the proper care, your implant could last the rest of your life.
- By filling those gaps in your smile, our Lynchburg, VA, dentist can also prevent teeth from shifting into open gaps in your smile. This is why it’s so important to see your dentist right away to replace missing teeth as soon as possible. By filling those gaps not long after tooth loss we can prevent further misalignment issues.
- Missing teeth can also affect speech and your ability to chew. If you have developed a lisp or other speech impediment due to tooth loss a dental implant may be able to correct this issue. Furthermore, since implants function just like real teeth you can feel perfectly confident eating whatever you want without worrying that your implant can’t handle it.
- Since implants are as close as you can get to real teeth the good news is that you can actually care for them just like you would real teeth. This means avoiding using your teeth as tools and making sure that you are brushing twice a day and flossing daily. You will also want to keep up with those routine dental checkups with your dentist.
If you are interested in learning more about dental implants and want to find out if you’re an ideal candidate our Lynchburg, VA, dentist Dr. Robert Bunn would be happy to sit down and discuss your options with you. To schedule a consultation, call Dental-Doctors of Lynchburg at (434) 385-7718.