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Dentists consider dental implants to be the best form of tooth replacement available because they look and work like real teeth and can last for thirty-five years or even a lifetime with the proper care. Since they boast a remarkable success rate of over 95%, they represent a sound investment in your oral and overall health. If you’re interested in replacing your missing teeth, you’ve probably wondered what having dental implants feels like. Here’s a brief guide to how dental implants can comfortably function as part of your smile.
Dental Implants Work Like Real Teeth
Dental implants consist of a titanium post, a lifelike dental crown, and an abutment piece connecting the two. The titanium post is surgically inserted into the jawbone, the abutment piece is attached to it above the gumline, and the crown is fixed in place on top, creating a beautiful and lifelike restoration. Titanium has the interesting ability to fuse with bone structure through the natural process of osseointegration that takes place over the months following surgery. This creates a sturdy foundation that allows the dental implant to function like a real tooth.
Dental Implants Are Comfortable
Since dental implants are fused to the jawbone, they provide strength and stability that cannot be found with traditional dentures or dental bridges. Since these appliances are not anchored to the bone tissue, they can sometimes slide about in the mouth, which can lead to difficulty with or even these appliances falling out during speech. It can also lead to gum irritation due to friction between the appliance and the soft tissues supporting it.
Once dental implants have healed, you won’t need to worry about any of these issues. The sturdy foundation created in the jawbone allows them to function just like real teeth, and, unlike traditional restorations, they only require the same oral hygiene routine you needed before tooth loss. This includes brushing, flossing, using antibacterial mouthwash, avoiding excessive sugar, and seeing your dentist regularly.
Dental Implants Allow You to Eat Whatever You Want
Traditional restorations like dentures and bridges often have difficulty when chewing tough foods like steak or crunchy foods like raw vegetables. Since many people believe that all other foods exist solely to tide them over until the next time they eat steak, this can be a discouraging predicament. Luckily, being anchored in the jawbone allows dental implants to chew these foods just like real teeth while protecting your natural smile from injuries by helping to maintain even chewing pressure.
Dental implants are the most convenient and comfortable tooth restoration around. Having a consultation with your dentist can help determine if they can be the right course of treatment for you.
About the Practice
All Smiles Leesburg provides excellent dental health services to the community of Leesburg, VA. Led by Dr. Giannina McBryde, Bao-Tran Le, and Juliana Bermudez, the staff is dedicated to ensuring that each patient receives compassionate and effective care in a clean and welcoming environment. Areas of expertise include general, restorative, cosmetic, and emergency dentistry as well as dental implant treatments. To schedule a consultation for dental implants, contact the office online or dial (703) 777-4443.