Are you worried that you’ve missed your chance to receive dental implants? Do you think your opportunity to enjoy life with a healthier, longer-lasting smile has passed you by? Just because you haven’t replaced your missing teeth doesn’t mean you have to settle for dentures or a dental bridge. There’s still hope! Continue reading to learn why you may still be eligible to receive dental implants to restore your smile.
What Happens If You Don’t Replace Your Missing Teeth?
Tooth loss can affect your mouth, your body, and your self-esteem. You may not feel like attending social gatherings or talking to others, and eating your favorite foods might become too difficult.
This happens not only because a gap in your smile makes these daily tasks challenging, but also because you’re experiencing jawbone atrophy. When a tooth no longer exists, it cannot stimulate the bone, causing it to weaken over time. As the bone continues to deteriorate, you may suffer additional tooth loss. Nearby healthy teeth may also try to move to cover the gap, making you vulnerable to bite misalignment.
This is why replacing your missing teeth before the situation worsens is vital. As these problems culminate, they can affect your mental and emotional health, causing you to feel depressed and anxious.
Can You Still Receive Dental Implants?
Dental implants need a dense jawbone to support your new teeth. Without it, your titanium rods will not fuse but instead fail.
At your consultation, your dentist will examine its condition to determine whether dental implants are right for you. If the bone lacks density, they may recommend a bone graft to build up the area and create a stable foundation for your implants. Recovery can take several months, but your body will begin to repair itself. In the end, you will see that it’s worth it once your new prosthetics are in place.
Why Choose Dental Implants?
Dental implants are unlike any other tooth replacement treatment. They offer what dentures and dental bridges don’t: long-lasting results and permanent restoration. They also:
- Have a high success rate of 95% when initially placed and after 10 years if properly cared for.
- Give you a more youthful appearance that boosts your confidence!
- Blend in with the rest of your smile, so you don’t have to worry about others being able to tell the difference between your real and artificial teeth.
- Make eating easier because they restore most of your bite force.
- Last decades instead of years (like dentures and dental bridges).
You’re never too late to receive dental implants. While it’s always better to get treated before problems worsen, you can still get the help you need to enjoy a healthier smile!
About Grand Dental – Lockport
Grand Dental – Lockport is pleased to have a talented in-house periodontist on staff who is passionate about rebuilding patients’ smiles. Earning his dental degree from Loyola University in Chicago, our periodontist returned to school to complete his degree in periodontics and implantology at Northwestern University. If you want to discuss your candidacy for dental implants, visit our website or call (815) 836-0001 to schedule a consultation.