Is it time you talked with our dental team about dental implants?

Whether you choose to get dental implants or another tooth replacement options, our Cupertino, CA, dentists Dr. Stella Chan and Dr. Stanley Sun want you to understand how important it is to replace a tooth after tooth loss. Perhaps you’ve heard of dental implants, but you don’t know much about them. Don’t worry; you’ve come to the right place! Our dental team can tell you everything you need to know about getting dental implants,

They Can Last a Lifetime

One of the top reasons adults are choosing to get dental implants here in Cupertino, CA, is that this tooth replacement can last decades. The implant itself is made from titanium, which is fiercely durable (NASA uses titanium to craft their shuttles, after all). This titanium implant also fuses together with bone and tissue, to become a permanent structure.

They Boast a High Success Rate

As long as you are healthy and a good candidate for implants, this tooth replacement offers an up to 98 percent success rate. Once the implant fuses together with the jawbone, this restoration could last the rest of your life.

They Preserve the Jawbone

If you don’t treat your tooth loss, you’ll find that the jawbone also begins to lose density over time. In fact, this problem occurs fairly quickly after tooth loss. This is because the jawbone needs stimulation from all tooth roots in order to stay healthy. The good news is that dental implants replace missing tooth roots, providing the jawbone with the same stimulation as it gets from real tooth roots. Therefore, a dental implant can prevent further bone loss from occurring.

They Prevent Premature Aging

When the jawbone begins to deteriorate this also impacts the shape and structure of the face. We need all of our teeth in order to support the muscles of the face; otherwise the face begins to sag and cave in around the cheeks and chin. By preserving the jawbone through dental implants, our Cupertino, CA, can also prevent the sagging skin and wrinkles that often occur with these unpleasant changes.

They Keep Teeth from Shifting Around

Another reason to replace missing teeth is to fill those gaps in your smile, which aren’t just unattractive but also can cause the rest of your natural teeth to drift into these open spaces.

Are you interested in what dental implants can offer your smile? Want to find out if you’re an ideal candidate? If so, our Cupertino, CA, family dentists would be happy to sit down with you to find out if you’re right for implants. Simply call Cupertino Dental Health today at (408) 257-5150.