Keeping Our Patients Informed: The Facts About Dental Implants
Written by Dr. DeAngelis
We know that it can be hard to weed through the myths associated with lesser-known dental procedures such as implants and get the facts. Word of mouth or a Google search may not always provide reliable information. You need to know what’s what to be able to make informed decisions about your oral health. That’s why we’ve gathered together some straightforward facts about Dental implant surgery.
Dental Implant Surgery Is Not Complicated
Contrary to our gut reaction, the word “surgery” doesn’t always mean risky or scary. Dental implant surgery is straightforward and uncomplicated. In your pre-surgery consultation, your dentist will decide whether your jawbone is sturdy enough to support implants. If you receive the green light from your dentist, your Dental implant surgery will most likely be successful.
Dental Implants Are Strong
In contrast to other methods of tooth replacement, dental implants are sturdy. They are capable of standing up to the wear and tear of daily life just as your natural teeth would. As soon as your implants are fully healed, you can eat a normal diet.
Dental Implants Won’t Decay
Unlike natural teeth, dental implants are not vulnerable to cavities. If you keep your gums healthy by a good routine of brushing and flossing your dental implants will stay strong for a long, long time.
Dental Implants Protect Your Jawbone
When someone replaces their missing teeth with dentures, the jawbone is no longer stimulated to receive nutrients, and it begins to recede. This causes the face to look sunken. With dental implants stimulating the bone, this does not happen.
We hope this information has helped clear away the mystery surrounding dental implants. As you can see, they offer many advantages overdentures. If after reading this article you still have questions about dental implant surgery or caring for implants, please do not hesitate to call and schedule a consultation with a local dentist in Carlsbad. Then you’ll have all the information you need to make a decision about whether dental implants would be a good fit for you! Book your next appointment online today!
