Dental Implants

Dental Implants

Are you missing one or more teeth? You are not alone: nearly 70% of American adults between the ages of 35 and 44 are missing at least one permanent tooth, and 26% have lost all their teeth by the age of 74.

Losing teeth is more than just a cosmetic issue – a lost tooth can prevent you from speaking clearly, for example. Missing teeth can also make it hard to eat whole meats and fresh vegetables, and this can prevent you from getting the vitamins and minerals you need for overall health.

Dental Implants are a Lifetime Replacement for Missing Teeth

Lifetime tooth replacement

Unlike dentures and dental bridges that need replacing every 7 to 10 years, dental implants are designed to last a lifetime. Their durability makes dental implants the most reliable, cost-effective, and long-lasting option for replacing missing teeth.

Lasting Benefits of Dental Implants

Dental implants provide a number of long-lasting benefits that will make you smile. These benefits include:

• Strength and stability
• Functioning like a natural tooth
• Perfectly matching your natural teeth
• A design engineered to last a lifetime
• No need to “take your teeth out” for cleaning or sleep
• Allowing you to eat your favorite foods
• Clearer speech than with dentures
• No negative effects on surrounding teeth
• Preserves your existing jawbone to prevent teeth from drifting and maintain the shape of your face

Dental Implants are More Popular than Ever – Here’s Why

Every year, more than half a million people replace one or more teeth with dental implants.

Implants literally fuse with your jawbone to create a sturdy anchor and long-lasting solution

The dental implant process involves the surgical placement of a metal post into the jawbone. As the jawbone heals from the procedure, it fuses with the titanium in the metal implant. Dentists refer to this as osseointegration.

Osseointegration makes the implant act as an artificial tooth root. Your natural tooth root triggers the growth of new bone tissue – the act of chewing creates pressure on your teeth; this pressure transfers to the tooth root and into the jawbone, where it stimulates the growth of bone tissue.

Without the pressure of a tooth root, your jawbone stops producing new bone tissue in this area of your jaw. As the result, your jawbone deteriorates in the area of the lost tooth. This deterioration can allow the remaining teeth to drift or even fall out, and can change the shape of your face.

Dental implants are essentially tooth root replacements that preserve jawbone.

Dental implant cost

For many people, dental implants are more cost-effective than dentures or dental bridges. Why? Dental implants require a one-time investment, while bridges and dentures require replacement every 7 to 15 years.

Implants look great

Your dentist crafts your dental implants to fit in naturally with your existing smile. People won’t be able to tell the difference between your dental implants and your natural teeth.

Dental implants promote your oral health

Natural teeth are wonderful, but they are prone to decay and cavities. Because they are made from ceramic or other hard materials, the artificial crowns of dental implants do not decay or get cavities. You’ll still need to brush and floss to maintain healthy teeth and gums, of course, but oral hygiene is much easier with dental implants than it is with dental bridges. What’s more, some types of dental bridges require reducing the surrounding teeth to support the bridge – dental implants do not require reduction and are therefore better for your oral health.

If you have been dreaming of dental implants, consult with The Legacy Dental Group. We are the dentist Evans Georgia residents rely on to replace missing teeth.

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Implant-Secured Dentures

Experience a Stable and Secure Smile with Implant-Secured Dentures

If you have dentures, you already know that they can slip and slide at the worst moments possible. You may be interested in the stability and security that dental implants bring, but don’t want to invest in replacing all your teeth with implants. You might be glad to learn that implant-secured dentures are an excellent middle ground between dentures and implants.

Implant-secured dentures are strategically-placed metal posts onto which a denture snaps securely in place.

Benefits of Implant-secured Dentures

• Stronger/better fit than dentures
• No slipping
• Stops bone loss
• No painful “hotspots” caused by ill-fitting dentures
• Clearer speech than with dentures or without teeth

Myths about Dental Implants

I’m too old: while age-related changes to your bones can affect your treatment plan, patients of all ages can benefit from dental implants

They’re painful: today’s anesthesia and sedation makes the treatment pain-free, and any post-operative discomfort is easy to manage

Any dentist can do dental implants: it is important to choose a dentist with technical skills and experience, but also one that blends innovation and tranquility to offer a full menu of leading-edge solutions to empower you for a lifetime of healthy smiles.

For more information about implant-secured dentures, consult with The Legacy Dental Group. We are the dentist Evans Georgia residents turn to for replacing missing teeth with implant-secured dentures.