Teeth roots serve a variety of functions. The most obvious is supporting your teeth so they remain steady as you bite and chew repeatedly. However, they also stimulate your jawbone, promoting a healthy flow of nutrients to support both your jawbone and your healthy, natural teeth. The loss of a tooth root means that your jawbone has fewer teeth to support, so your body responds by sending it fewer nutrients. Implant posts replace that stimulation so that your jawbone can continue receiving enough nutrients to remain strong and healthy.
Because of their comprehensive benefits, dental implants are often the preferable option for replacing lost teeth. However, even if you already wear a bridge or denture, you may still qualify for dental implants and the many benefits they can provide. After a comprehensive exam and consultation to ensure that your jawbone and oral health can support the implants, we can recommend upgrading your existing prosthesis with an appropriate number of implant posts. By keeping your jawbone sufficiently nourished, strong, and healthy, implants do more to prevent future tooth loss than more conventional options.
Dental implants not only support your dental prosthesis more securely, but also improve your chances of preserving the rest of your healthy smile for life. To learn more, schedule an appointment by calling Gentle Smiles in Dallas, TX, today at 972-329-7645 (972-329-SMILE).
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