Living with missing teeth due to illness or injury can be uncomfortable, as well as a potential source of embarrassment. Whether you’re missing one or several teeth, when it comes to restoring your smile, consider getting a dental implant. 

What Are the Benefits of Dental Implants?

1. No Need for Replacement

An implant functions and looks like a real tooth. An artificial tooth root made of titanium is placed in the jaw bone and is used to secure a crown, or artificial tooth, on top. Because the dental implant fuses to the bone, these devices can last a lifetime.

These implants also restore full chewing power to your teeth, so there’s no need to worry about the types of food you’re eating. You can also brush and floss as you normally would.

2. Keeps Jaw Bone Intact 

Because a dental implant functions as an active tooth and root, the jaw bone will remain intact while also preventing bone deterioration. The artificial tooth root stimulates bone growth, keeping the jaw bone strong and healthy. Without proper stimulation, a jaw with missing teeth can begin to lose its bone mass over the years.

3. Prevents Surrounding Teeth From Shifting

Teeth are positioned in your mouth like puzzle pieces. They are meant to sit closely together and stabilize each other. When teeth are missing, the remaining ones have less support. This can cause them to shift in your gums, making it harder to eat, talk, and drink.

Too much shifting can also affect your temporomandibular joint, which can cause pain and headaches. Because dental implants are permanent, your natural teeth will remain in the correct positions.

For dental implants, denture fittings, and other restorative solutions, contact the staff at Fielden Family Dentistry in High Point, NC. Since its opening in 1980, the dentists have been providing root canals, teeth whitening, gum disease treatment, and additional services to care for the dental health of patients throughout Guilford, Davidson, Randolph, and Forsyth counties. For an appointment, call (336) 889-2434. Download patient forms online and keep up with announcements on Facebook.