If you have one or more missing teeth, you may want to replace them in order to improve your smile’s appearance. After all, you deserve to look and feel your best — but that is just one of the many benefits you will experience when you choose to fill in the gaps in your mouth with dental implants in Ponte Vedra Beach. Let’s talk about some of the many advantages that are waiting for you when you rebuild your smile with this remarkable, potentially life-changing treatment.
Eat What You Want
Whether you are missing one tooth or several teeth, there might be certain foods that you currently avoid because they are uncomfortable for you to eat. Or, you might have to make an extra effort to chew only on one side of your mouth. Implant-supported prosthetic teeth can change all of that. They are extremely sturdy, and they can enable you to eat virtually anything without taking special precautions. Whether you are enjoying surf and turf on the beach on munching on your favorite movie time snacks at home, you will be able to enjoy your favorite treats without worry.
Preserve Your Jaw
As soon as you lose a tooth, the bone that once supported it begins to be resorbed. That is to say, your body recycles the bone material because it is no longer necessary to keep a tooth in place. Eventually, the resorption can reach the point where your jaw actually changes shape, leading to a “sunken” facial appearance. Dental implants serve as prosthetic tooth roots, so they stimulate the jawbone and help to keep it strong, whole, and shapely.
Protect Your Remaining Teeth
Tooth loss can cause the remaining natural teeth to gradually drift out of place. Not only will this affect your bite alignment, but it can also cause premature wear and tear on your natural teeth. If you lose a bottom tooth, the tooth above the empty space may even over-erupt and come out altogether. Dental implants serve as placeholders, helping to keep your remaining natural teeth right where they belong.
Speak Clearly
Your tongue, lips, and teeth all work together to help you speak clearly. Extensive tooth loss may make it difficult for you to enunciate some sounds, particularly those that are produced when the tongue touches the teeth, including the “th” sound and “s” and “z” sounds. Dental implants can help to preserve and/or restore your normal way of speaking, which can be a huge confidence boost whether you are socializing, giving a presentation at work, or just hanging out with your family.
Dental implants have the potential to change your life! Not only can they beautify your smile, but they can also play a huge role in protecting your oral and overall well-being. Your dentist in Ponte Vedra Beach will be happy to help you determine whether this treatment is right for you.
About the Author
Dr. Eric L. Townsend has well over 30 years of experience in dentistry. He is a member of the North Florida Implant Continuum and several other prestigious dental organizations. If you would like to learn more about dental implants, he would be happy to answer your questions. Contact our team at 904-285-7711 to set up a time to chat with him.