How Dental Implants Can Help Your Smile

The implication of losing a tooth goes beyond having a gap in one's smile. A lost tooth causes gradual bone deterioration and may affect the facial structure. It changes how the person speaks, smile and eats. Implants provide stimulation to the jaw when biting to keep the bone structure alive and healthy.

Replacing the lost teeth with dental implants can restore natural tooth functions and better quality of life. Dental implants allow individuals struggling with missing teeth to regain confidence and self-esteem. Most patients discover that they can smile and interact more in social settings after getting natural-looking and cosmetically appealing dental implant restorations.

The space left by a missing tooth may encourage the growth of bacteria and predispose the person to gum disease. Also, the existing teeth may begin to shift into the gap and become crooked. Filling the gap with a dental implant may help stop gum disease and keep the teeth in proper alignment.

Choosing the implant restoration

Regardless of the extent of tooth loss, there is an implant restoration to suit the patient’s needs. A cosmetic dentist will use a crown for a single tooth replacement. Each artificial tooth is connected to the implant fixed inside the jaw.

When several teeth are missing, the dentist may use one or two implants to support a fixed bridge. For extensive tooth loss, a complete prosthetic, such as dentures, can be used for the upper or lower jaws. In this case, the number of implants needed depends on the type of prosthesis used. The cosmetic dentist will evaluate the patient’s condition and decide the implant restoration that will help restore the appearance of their smile.



The dental implant will feel and look like your natural tooth. The cosmetic dentist can customize the final restoration to match the shape, color and contour of the existing teeth.

Eligibility for dental implants

Patients considering dental implants must meet with the cosmetic dentist for an appointment. During the initial consultation, the cosmetic dentist will perform a full evaluation of the oral cavity and ask dental and medical questions. This examination is crucial to ensure that the patient is medically fit and able to get dental implants.

In conclusion

For a natural-looking and fully functional dental restoration, dental implants can be the ideal choice. They are cosmetically appealing and hard to differentiate from natural teeth. Once the procedure is complete, you will be able to smile again and continue your oral hygiene routine.

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