The first impression you make is your smile, or so they say. Sure, it’s a cliché, but many clichés exist because they are true. The problem with first impressions, however, is they are only surface-level. In other words, you could have a beautiful smile without having a healthy mouth! Anyone who has struggled with missing teeth knows this. Many people opt for dentures which can give the appearance of a vibrant smile and healthy mouth; however, once again, this is superficial.
So, if you had the option between a purely cosmetic fix to a problem and a true improvement to – not only your appearance – but to your health as well, you would choose the latter, right? Good news: you can. We’re here to tell you how. Dental implants not only give you a memorable smile, but that ever-important bill of health. Check out our Top Five Benefits of Dental Implants below!
Your Mouth Isn’t a Dance Floor
People want to see sick moves on the dance floor, not in your mouth! When there are gaps between your teeth, your other teeth naturally gravitate toward filling that empty space. Not only is this a less-than-desirable look, it compromises the integrity of your mouth’s health by causing uneven spacing or crowding—both of which can lead to severe dental complications down the road. By filling those gaps with custom-fit dental implants, you can retain your classic smile and leave the movement on the dance floor!
Like a Glove
Dental implants aren’t too big or too small. Dental implants fit just right! One of the major problems people experience with dentures is poor fit. Sure, this wouldn’t be a big deal if our mouths were strictly aesthetic, but they aren’t. With poor fit comes a myriad of potential complications—from simple discomfort to more serious problems like mouth sores and even deformation. With dental implants and dental implant-supported dentures, you won’t be exposed to these potential drawbacks because they are custom-fit to you! Therefore, you should have dental implants that aren’t too big or too small, but just right!
Like You Grew ‘Em
The custom-fit nature of dental implants undoubtedly benefits the health of your mouth, but the good news doesn’t stop there. Because they are implanted directly into your jaw, dental implants not only provide a natural looking smile, they remain incredibly durable. Dental implants do not need to be removed to be maintained like dentures require, nor do they have any food restrictions. In other words, you can basically forget that they’re not your real teeth; it’s almost as if you grew them yourself!
Old Faithful
Not only will your dental implants last for years—potentially a lifetime—they very rarely suffer from complications. In fact, the success rate of implants has been reported to be up to 98%! Naturally, there is hesitation when committing to something as permanent as dental implants, especially when there is minor surgery involved, but a success rate that high should put to rest any hesitation you might have!
Floss, Brush, Rinse, Forget
We may have touched on how easy it is to care for dental implants, especially in contrast to alternatives such as dentures, but it is a point worth reiterating. Dental implants are easy to take care of. For the sake of emphasis, dental implants are really easy to take care of. Once you have your new implants, you can treat them just like your other teeth. By maintaining a consistent dental care routine—flossing, brushing, rinsing, and regularly seeing your dentist—your implants will be happy, and so will you!
Make your dental implant appointment with Dr. Matthew Wimmer, DMD today to begin the rest of your life.