Dental implants are an effective way to replace missing teeth. Whether you have one or several teeth missing, Dr. Julie Glud can use dental implants to restore them.
Your smile communicates positivity and friendliness to other people. If you don’t smile often or broadly because you’re missing teeth, then you should consider dental implants. They offer many benefits that can restore your beautiful smile.
#1: Dental implants are more comfortable than dentures.
Dental implants simulate your teeth’s roots, so they feel similar to natural teeth. After your implants are placed, they will be comfortable and secure. They will feel like a natural part of your mouth.
Dental implants are permanent dental restorations, whereas dentures should be replaced at 5-to-10-year intervals. You do not have to remove implants for cleaning. Additionally, you don’t have use adhesives to keep them in place like you would with dentures.
#2: Dental implants will improve your speech.
You may not think much about how your teeth affect your speech. However, when you’re missing teeth, there are some words that will be difficult for you to say. This makes it harder for others to understand you.
Oral communication is key to human relationships. We struggle enough sometimes, even when we have all our teeth, to do it well. But, trying to speak with missing teeth adds another wrinkle.
Dental implants, like natural teeth, give a surface for your tongue to press on so that you can form words correctly. This will boost your confidence in your communication skills.
#3: Dental implants let you eat your favorite foods.
Most of the mechanics of eating are done with your teeth. If you’re missing some of your teeth, you may also be missing some of your favorite foods.
Meats, raw fruits and vegetables, nuts, and similar foods must be chewed before they can be swallowed. When your teeth are missing, you avoid eating these kinds of food, because it’s hard of impossible to chew them.
Dental implants give you the freedom to eat the chewy and crunchy foods you love. Imagine the next time you eat with family or friends. You can have all the foods you love without a moment of worry.
#4: Dental implants promote bone growth.
Your teeth’s roots send signals that promote jawbone growth. When you lose teeth, your body will absorb the bone where the teeth were. This compromises the stability and structure of your jawbone, which can affect your face’s appearance.
Dental implants promote bone growth during the healing process after they are placed. Therefore, implants can reverse some bone loss in your jaw that may have already occurred.
#5: Dental implants require little maintenance.
With a good daily oral hygiene program, your dental implants should last for the rest of your life. Caring for your implants is as easy as caring for your natural teeth.
You should brush your teeth at least two times a day and floss and rinse with mouthwash once a day. Be sure to get your teeth cleaned at least every six months. That’s it. That’s all you have to do.
Dental Implants in Lombard, IL
At Dental Care of Lombard, Dr. Julie Glud places dental implants, offering patients a comfortable, natural, and durable solution to missing teeth. Her experience and training in cosmetic dentistry makes her a great dentist option in the Lombard, IL area. Contact our friendly dental team now at (630) 629-5700 to schedule your initial consultation.
