For many of us, the primary goal behind caring for our teeth and other oral structures is to maintain a healthy and strong smile for life. Indeed, you may believe that all it takes to accomplish this goal is to maintain a thorough at-home preventive dental routine. Though these steps are necessary, keep in mind that decay is not the only threat to your smile’s health, and sometimes losing one or more teeth is inevitable. Fortunately, this does not mean you are destined to sport a gap for the rest of your life. In today’s blog, your Vista, CA dentist discusses the functional benefits of dental implants, as well as what you can expect from treatment.
Completing Your Smile
It goes without saying that nobody wants to lose so much as a single permanent tooth. For starters, the structure will not be replaced once it is gone. Additionally, the present of a gap is noticeable, even from a distance, and many people are not fond of having to sport a gap in their otherwise perfect grin.
Unfortunately, many individuals that endure tooth loss are not presented with a choice, as the phenomenon may develop rapidly without their knowledge. In cases such as these, your dentist will inform you of all of your options so as to prioritize what is best for your oral health.
When faced with a lost or extracted tooth, many people may believe that this is it for their grin. Fortunately, restorative prosthetic treatment in the form of implant dentistry may be able to help. To learn more about this process and how your smile can benefit, contact our team today.
Addressing Bite Function
Completing your smile with a dental implant means so much more than just cosmetically replacing a tooth: it addresses the tooth’s function as well. You see, your teeth are able to support the pressure of your bite due to the secure connection created by your roots and jawbone.
The key to an effective dental implant is to mimic the aforementioned connection. In other words, the biocompatible post of an implant is strategically placed into the jawbone so as to create a secure connection, thus functioning as an artificial root. Once healed, this allows your crown restoration to properly absorb the pressure of your bite. Contact our office to learn more today.
Promoting Structural Stability
In addition to supporting bite function and completing your smile, dental implants can also promote structural stability. We mentioned that the connection between a root and your jaw allows for support to bite pressure, but did you know the relationship is symbiotic? Indeed, the presence of a root or implant post also helps stimulate the jaw bone, thus keeping it strong.
Schedule Your Visit
Contact Melrose Dental Arts in Vista, CA by calling 760-724-9117 to schedule your next appointment with our team and learn more about the need for reconstructive or prosthetic restorations.
