Restorative dentistry doesn’t just let you walk away with impermanent fixes anymore. Modern advancements have recently added new life to the science behind a perfect smile. With recent advancement in dental technology, there is more than one way to achieve perfect teeth!The solutions are endless. Be it an entire row of teeth you want to replace with dental implants, a smooth tooth extract, the time-saving All-on-4® Treatment Concept, or dental crowns, we guarantee a comfortable procedure.
Step into Ranches Family Dental and meet Dr. Richard Baldwin for a three-step exam-solution-aftercare process that will gift you the dental implants of your dreams.
What are Dental Implants and How Do They Work?
Contrary to popular belief, dental implants aren’t just of one kind. There are multiple kinds of procedures that work with dental implants, and all solutions ultimately depend on your bone structure and gum health. Our doctors can provide you with a quick consultation to determine which one of the procedures best fits your requirements.
| • | Traditional dental implants |
| • | Implant-supported dentures |
| • | All-on-4 implants |
| • | Dental bridge |
All dental implants might require you to undergo tooth extractions, bone grafting, or dental crowns to achieve the perfect look. Since dental implants involve a titanium screw that fits into your jawbone, you must have sufficient bone density for the procedure to work. Without strong bone density, we might ask you to opt for bone grafting.
Once you are done with the initial procedure, you will be asked to go home and return in a few months when the initial insertions have healed and fused with the bone. This is followed by abutments and the artificial tooth, which rests on top.
Benefits of Dental Implants
Why do people get dental implants? What are some of the benefits of this solution, and can it improve quality of life?
Some of the important benefits of implants are connected to their permanence. Unlike other solutions, this one is permanently set in the jawbone, which means you won’t experience an embarrassing missing tooth or have to remove them before you sleep.
The following are some of the reasons you should get dental implants.
They Strengthen Nearby Teeth and the Jawbone
The jawbone shrinks as you lose your teeth, saving its strength and squeezing to support the remaining teeth. Since it doesn’t have many teeth to support, it begins to slack off, attempting to work less and less to support the remaining teeth.
This can often lead to the following problems:
| • | Sunken facial features |
| • | Decreased bone density |
| • | Tooth loss or decay |
Since all of your teeth are connected, the others lose stability when one is removed from the roots. They may be more susceptible to disease over time and could start to fall out one after the other. Implants can fill the gaps, adding roots and the teeth that hold the jawbone and teeth together.
They Add to Your Confidence
Teeth don’t just improve your smile. They can add to your confidence. Dental implants can restore that smile and allow you to regain your confidence to smile once again.
You Can Say Goodbye to Cosmetic Surgery
Perhaps the answer you have been looking for is hidden in restorative dentistry. If you are considering cosmetic surgery, perhaps it is time to evaluate your oral health and get a consultation. Your missing teeth might be reducing facial elasticity and causing wrinkles.
Dental implants can provide structure to the jaw, prevent it from shrinking, and widen it, causing your face to appear fuller and younger. You can get all the benefits of surgery with no side effects!
You Get More Bite Strength
You might have to get a tooth extraction or bone grafting and wait a long time before you get your new teeth. However, it will all be worth it when you can enjoy your favorite foods.
Tooth loss can prevent you from enjoying the finer things in life, like hard food items and varying textures and temperatures. Dental implants allow you to eat anything and everything as long as you take care of your teeth by flossing and brushing them daily.
Dental Implants Last a Lifetime
Dental implants can last a lifetime. Implants are not prone to tooth decay and disease, so they can last for many years before you need to get them replaced.
You must invest in a daily routine incorporating good oral hygiene to take care of your implants, as they are a big investment. Moreover, proper care can significantly increase the life of your implants. Here are some useful tips.
| • | Brush and floss everyday. |
| • | Avoid consuming a lot of sugary foods or soft drinks. |
| • | Try not to eat many hard or sticky foods like candy or dried fruits. |
| • | Avoid smoking, as it significantly impacts the healing process, which might lead to gum disease. |
| • | Schedule dental appointments regularly as they can keep you updated regarding your oral health. |
Say Goodbye to Missing Teeth and Hello to Dental Implants
Pick up your phone and call Ranches Family Dental at (385) 374-0500. Say hello to dental implants, and our experienced team, and ask all of your questions for informed answers to help you make that decision.
