At first glance, you know that dental implants will let you replace your teeth. However, if you’re not yet capable of thinking of them in a more multidimensional light, you may have trouble quickly conjuring up their benefits in your mind. The result? Trying to choose implants over other prosthetics for your missing teeth can become tiresome. We encourage you to begin thinking of implants in a variety of different lights, so you can quickly recognize the many ways they can help and protect your smile.
#1: As An Anchor For Your Crown
First, think of dental implants on a technical level. They are the anchors that will hold your dental crowns in place, should you use a single implant and crown for a single tooth. Or, they are the anchors that hold a prosthetic like a denture (to replace multiple teeth) in place. They will be doing the job that your roots previously performed, which translates into constant stability.
#2: As A Jaw Protector
Now, you may wish to think of dental implants as jaw protectors. Did you know that the roots of each tooth act to stimulate jaw tissue when they are present? You can replace them when they are gone with implants. They will keep this essential stimulation going. Why is it so important? It’s keeping your jaw tissue healthy (so it does not break down).
#3: As A Placeholder
You can also think of dental implants as placeholders! Visualize your smile without the implant and there’s an open space. Now, visualize it with one present, and your smile is complete. This prevents the potential misalignment from occurring that frequently follows tooth loss.
Broaden Your Understanding Of Implants With A Visit
Schedule a visit with our oral surgeon team to discover even more about implants and your smile. Schedule the time you need in Santa Rosa, CA by calling Santa Rosa Oral Surgery at 707-545-4625 to schedule your visit today.