Smiling is a key element of communication and doing it frequently can lead others to see you as confident, friendly, and engaging. Sadly, missing teeth can make a person self-conscious about showing off their grin. This can take a toll on their mental health over time from both how others perceive them and their anxiety over receiving attention. Fortunately, dental implants can replace missing teeth and make a smile look like new. Read on to learn about how dental implants can boost your confidence.
Dental Implants Make You Look Younger
Missing teeth can be harsh on your self-image, but dental implants do more to keep you looking younger than just filling in for lost teeth. The loss of even a single tooth deprives the jawbone of the stimulation it needs to remain strong. Without this stress, it begins to atrophy. As the bone mass recedes, it can pull the neighboring teeth out of alignment, eventually leading to their loss. Over time, the whole mouth can appear to sink into the face giving you an older, more gaunt appearance.
Dental implants can prevent all of this by replicating the tooth roots that extend deep into the jawbone, keeping it strong and healthy while preventing facial sinking and further tooth loss. You’ll have a full smile and a strong jaw to present to the world.
Dental Implants Can Bring Back Your Favorite Foods
Other forms of teeth replacement can’t chew certain foods very well, but dental implants are up to the job because they function just like real teeth. Dental implants can handle the juicy, meaty, fibrous texture of steak without any problem since they restore almost all of your original biting power. You can go to a restaurant and order freely without worrying about whether you can chew it or not. After dealing with missing teeth, that’s an empowering experience.
Dental Implants Do Not Impede Speech
Dentures can come loose during speech, causing slurring or mumbling. On the other hand, a jaw with dental implants functions exactly like a jaw with natural teeth. This allows speech to flow organically without any embarrassing restoration-related mishaps.
Dental implants are the golden standard of tooth restoration. By mimicking the color, luster, and shape of natural teeth, they are indistinguishable from the real thing and bring all the same social and functional benefits. While the process of getting dental implants might seem challenging, the result of a beautiful smile is well worth the effort and certain to have your confidence soaring!
About the Author
Dr. Carole Emanuel earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery at the Indiana University School of Dentistry and has spent more than five hundred hours of continued education studying a variety of specialties. She also holds a Fellowship in both the Academy of General Dentistry and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. Her practice provides services including general, pediatric, restorative, cosmetic, and emergency dentistry in addition to dental implants. If you would like more information about how dental implants could benefit your life, contact her online or dial (303) 986-0090.