Losing your teeth can have a far-reaching impact on every area of your life. While many people expect dental problems after losing their teeth, they can be surprised about the psychological issues such as lower self-confidence. In fact, it’s not uncommon for people to hide tooth loss from even their closest friends and family. But, the good news is that there’s a replacement solution that addresses both the physical and psychological issues associated with tooth loss: dental implants. This incredibly natural replacement option will restore your smile and also increase your self-confidence in 5 important ways. Learn more below!
1. Implants Help Your Face Look Younger
Most people aren’t aware that as soon as their teeth are taken out, their jaws will begin to slowly “shrink” in size. Over time, this can give your face an aged, sunken-in appearance.
However, dental implants mimic the ability of natural teeth to stimulate and maintain the jawbone, which prevents this from happening. This helps you maintain a youthful facial structure.
2. You Can Eat With Confidence
Shared meals with family and friends are a big part of life. Unfortunately, missing teeth can cause you to feel uncomfortable and self-conscious, and possibly even avoid these social situations altogether.
Implants will give you superior chewing power and stability so you can reliably eat your favorite foods without any worry. And, if you currently wear a full denture, switching to an implant-retained denture will make a big difference!
3. You’ll Restore Your Oral Health
Truly restoring your oral health requires solutions that look and feel great at the same time. Implants provide the feel and function of natural teeth so well that you may forget you ever lost teeth to begin with.
4. You Can Speak, Smile and Laugh Without Embarrassment
With implant dentistry, you won’t experience either of the following problems:
- Denture “slips” during meals – Traditional dentures always become somewhat loose over time. While they can be adjusted to improve their fit, they can still begin to “slip” during conversations. This can be really embarrassing because it immediately gives away the fact that you’ve lost your teeth.
- Visible empty spaces in your smile – Even if you’ve only lost a few teeth and don’t wear dentures, visible empty spaces can make you cover your mouth when you smile or laugh. And that’s no way to go through life!
5. You’ll Get Long-Lasting Results
With proper care and maintenance, implants last several decades or even a lifetime. Compared to dentures that need to be replaced every 5-8 years, and bridges that last an average of 10, you can see why implants are such an excellent long-term investment.
Dental implants are certainly the best way to restore your dental health after tooth loss, but they’re also the best way to improve your confidence!
About the Author
Dr. Bradley Mitchell is a general, cosmetic, and restorative dentist who often recommends implants after tooth loss. He knows they’re the most natural replacement option and has seen firsthand the difference they make in people’s self-confidence. If you’re considering dental implants and have any other questions, he can be contacted through his website.
