If you’ve lost a tooth or teeth to an injury or advanced damage, dental implants can help you regain your normal look by replacing them with state-of-the-art, biocompatible implants affixed directly into your jaw. The dentists at Legacy Dental Arts in Eagle River, Alaska, explain that beyond the aesthetic reasons to pursue implant therapy, there are many ways dental implants can be beneficial to your oral health.

Here’s what dental implants are and how they can be a boon in your dental health journey: 

• They Preserve The Jaw Bone: Natural teeth act as little shields to protect the jaw bone, and without a full set of teeth, the bone can wear down and deteriorate. Dental implants are inserted to replace lost teeth and take on the protective role of natural teeth. 
• They Keep Healthy Teeth In Place: If you've ever undergone orthodontia, you know firsthand how quickly teeth can shift. When you have missing teeth, undergoing implant therapy as soon as possible will preserve the original placement of your teeth and prevent them from shifting and overtaking the empty space. 
• They Help You Reclaim The Healthy Smile You Love: Dental implants are durable and natural-looking, helping your smile look even better than it did before. Because they are stronger than natural teeth, clients with dental implants enjoy better, longer-lasting results with dental implants than with other therapies. If you'd like to learn more about dental implants, talk to your dentist today at Legacy Dental Arts. 

Dr. James Penfield, Dr. Enoch Ross, and the entire team at Legacy Dental Arts are passionate about providing the Eagle River community with beautiful, healthy smiles. To learn more about their practice and schedule your appointment, call (907) 622­-7874 or visit their website.