3 Benefits Of Using Dental Implants For Replacement Teeth
Posted January 21, 2016 by Wager-Evans Dental
The loss of a single tooth can have an adverse effect on your smile, and can make chewing and speaking uncomfortable. What you might not realize is that tooth loss can have effects that go beyond these immediate concerns. Teeth neighboring an absence have less support, and they face a greater risk of falling out. The loss of a tooth root can lead to bone loss in your jawbone. With a dental implant, your dentist can provide you with a replacement tooth that is anchored to your jaw, much like a tooth is anchored by its root. This can provide a stable replacement that can hold up against the daily demands of biting and chewing, as well as help fight jawbone depletion.
1. The Implant Serves As A Tooth Root For Your Replacement Tooth
With a dental implant, your replacement tooth is held in place in a system that mirrors natural tooth support. A single implant can support a single lost tooth, while multiple implants can be placed in order to support multiple replacements. You can even use implants to support dentures.
2. You Can Keep Your Replacement Tooth Stable Without Affecting Neighboring Teeth
Over time, the loss of a tooth or teeth can lead to bone loss in your jawbone. Even with a prosthetic, the bone surrounding a missing tooth root can recede. Dental implants fuse with your jawbone, and prevent this loss.
Dr. Brian Evans, the current owner of Wager Evans Dental, initially worked as a CPA before transitioning to dentistry to make a greater impact on people's lives. He joined his father-in-law to expand a three-decade-long legacy in the northern Nevada community, eventually taking over the practice. Dr. Evans prioritizes a comfortable environment for his patients and stays at the forefront of dental technology and medical techniques through continuous education and advanced training, focusing on oral and systemic health.
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