Teeth are often lost due to oral injuries, infections, or genetic conditions, but your dentist will be happy to help you find the best way to replace your missing pearly whites and restore your gorgeous smile. Dental implants are the ideal way to replace lost teeth, but some patients may be discouraged from considering them due to their seemingly high price tag. Here’s a quick look at a few of the amazing oral health benefits dental implants can provide and how they can actually save you money in the long run.
Dental Implants Protect Your Oral Health
Tooth loss leads to a wide range of expensive oral health problems like gum injuries, uneven enamel erosion, jawbone atrophy, dental misalignments, and potentially further tooth loss. Dental implants, on the other hand, behave exactly like real teeth and work in similar ways to keep the mouth healthy. For example, they can provide the jawbone with the exercise it needs to stay strong, which can help keep the teeth in proper alignment. They will also help the mouth distribute the pressure of chewing more evenly, which will help your enamel stay in great shape.
Dental Implants Protect Your Overall Health
You are what you eat, and dental implants can make it much easier to enjoy the diverse and interesting diet the human body needs to feel good and stay in great shape. Tooth loss can make it more difficult to enjoy tough nutritious foods like fresh meat, raw fruits and veggies, and savory nuts and seeds, and people with missing teeth are more likely to develop health issues like malnutrition and indigestion. Restoring your chewing power with dental implants can allow you to receive adequate nutrition that can prevent a host of overall health problems that may lead to expensive doctor’s visits and treatments.
Dental Implants Are Incredibly Successful
Traditional dentures and bridges can last for several years before needing replacement, and paying for new appliances every few years can get very costly. Dental implants, on the other hand, can last several decades or for life if they receive excellent care, and 95% of implants placed are still functioning well after ten years. Since implants give restorations mounted upon them maximum security and leverage, these devices will not need to be replaced as often, which can save the patient thousands of dollars over time.
Dental implants may be the most cost-effective way to restore your teeth and complete your smile. Consulting with your dentist can help you learn more about the benefits of these incredible devices.
About the Practice
Frandsen Dental of Orem provides the best oral healthcare in town. Led by Drs. Brian Frandsen, Dan Dansie, and Benjamin Cluff, the staff treats each patient with compassion, respect, and old-fashioned customer service. Areas of expertise include general, restorative, cosmetic, and emergency dentistry as well as dental implants. To learn more about how implants can help you, contact the office online or dial (801) 224-7900.