{"id":24,"date":"2019-06-19T17:49:34","date_gmt":"2019-06-19T17:49:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.woodsidedental.com\/blog\/?p=24"},"modified":"2019-06-19T17:49:34","modified_gmt":"2019-06-19T17:49:34","slug":"4-benefits-dental-implants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.woodsidedental.com\/blog\/2019\/06\/19\/4-benefits-dental-implants\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Benefits of Investing in Your Mouth with Dental Implants"},"content":{"rendered":"<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-25 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.woodsidedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/implant-diagram-300x240.jpeg\" alt=\"diagram of dental implant\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.woodsidedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/implant-diagram-300x240.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.woodsidedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/implant-diagram-768x614.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.woodsidedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/implant-diagram-1024x819.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\r\n\r\nIf you\u2019re missing teeth, chances are you know how difficult it can make life. You might have trouble chewing some of your favorite foods. You might avoid smiling in front of people because you\u2019re self-conscious about gaps between your teeth. Maybe you want to fix your smile, but you can\u2019t decide whether implants, bridges, or removable dentures would be best. They all come with their advantages, but the choice that provides the most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.woodsidedental.com\/dental-implants.html\">benefits<\/a> is dental implants.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<h2>What are Dental Implants?<\/h2>\r\nTeeth are made of two parts: the <strong>crown, <\/strong>which is the visible top part, and the <strong>root<\/strong>, or the part under your gumline. Bridges and removable dentures only replace the crown, but dental implants replace the root as well. This is done by surgically attaching a metal post into the jaw where the missing tooth once was. The post is made of titanium, which will gradually fuse to your jawbone, just like the root of your tooth. For this and many other reasons, dental implants are the best option to replacing missing teeth. Let\u2019s examine 4 benefits that dental implants provide:\r\n<h2>Stability<\/h2>\r\nBecause implants are placed directly into the jawbone, you don\u2019t have to worry about them slipping out like removable dentures would. Once they have finished the process of osseointegration, or fully attaching themselves to the bone, they will basically be part of your anatomy. No matter what you\u2019re eating, you can rest assured knowing your new teeth will stay in your mouth.\r\n<h2>Improved Appearance<\/h2>\r\nAfter you have healed from the surgery, your implant dentist will attach a porcelain restoration, such as a crown, over the metal post. Crowns are custom-made to match the shade of the surrounding teeth, so your new tooth will blend in seamlessly with the rest of your smile.\r\n<h2>Jawbone Health<\/h2>\r\nWhen you bite or chew, the roots of your tooth stimulate your jawbone and keep it from deteriorating. However, when you\u2019re missing a tooth, the jawbone in that area receives no stimulation. This can lead to atrophy of the jawbone. Your face will then develop a sunken and older appearance that dentures and bridges cannot fix. Dental implants are the only tooth replacement option that solves this problem. By attaching themselves to your jawbone, they provide the same stimulation that your tooth root would, preventing bone resorption.\r\n<h2>Durability<\/h2>\r\nBridges and dentures typically must be replaced after a few years, but dental implants are expected to last 30 years or more with proper maintenance. Simply care for them like you would a natural tooth with daily brushing, flossing, and seeing your dentist for checkups at least twice a year.\r\n\r\nAlthough dental implants may be expensive, they are clearly worth the investment. Your oral health, appearance, and self-esteem will improve drastically when you use dental implants to replace your missing teeth. If you want to get started on achieving a better smile, contact your implant dentist today.\r\n<h2>About the Author<\/h2>\r\nDr. Derek Cornetta wants to change the idea that \u201ceveryone hates going to the dentist\u201d by fostering relationships with his patients so they feel more like friends. He is passionate about continuing education and is on track to earn his Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry, an achievement that only 6% of general dentists accomplish. To learn more about how Dr. Cornetta can help you rebuild your smile, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.woodsidedental.com\/contact-us.html\">here<\/a> or call (508)-644-5200.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"If you\u2019re missing teeth, chances are you know how difficult it can make life. You might have trouble chewing some of your favorite foods. You might avoid smiling in front of people because you\u2019re self-conscious about gaps between your teeth. Maybe you want to fix your smile, but you can\u2019t decide whether implants, bridges, or removable dentures would be best. They all come with their advantages, but the choice that provides the most benefits is [&hellip;] <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.woodsidedental.com\/blog\/2019\/06\/19\/4-benefits-dental-implants\/\">(Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-24","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Dental Implants | Missing Teeth | Dr. Derek Cornetta<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Are you missing teeth but don\u2019t know how to replace them? Consider dental implants. 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