Dental Implants and their Hidden Oral Health Benefits of

Dental implants are the most effective tooth replacement solution available today. While dental implants are generally regarded as more of a cosmetic dental procedure for lost teeth, they actually have many unrenowned oral health benefits that make tooth replacement more than just about regaining your beautiful smile.

Dental implants are a permanent replacement option for missing teeth, fusing into our jawbones and working in tandem with the body to enhance dental and even overall health. When your teeth are permanently replaced, it makes it easier to keep your natural teeth and gums healthy as tooth gaps are difficult to clean properly, improving oral hygiene.

Dental implants also keep our teeth from shifting into open space left by missing teeth, preventing bite and alignment problems from arising in the future. As nuts and raw vegetables can be uncomfortable to chew with missing teeth, fully functional teeth allow you to chew foods to provide maximum nutrition with no discomfort.

Additionally, when your tooth is removed, the jawbone starts to lose density in that particular area, causing a shortened jaw. Dental implants help protect healthy jawbone tissue to preserve our facial structures.

Compared to dentures, dental implants are the healthier choice to replacing teeth. This is especially true because dentures have clasps that hook on our adjacent teeth, applying pressure as the metal framework moves around our mouths. These clasps eat away at the remaining gum tissue, causing even more damage. Dental implants, however, don’t require altering or reducing any of your natural teeth so they are left intact, improving over-all oral health.

If you’re looking for a healthier and more long-lasting tooth replacement solution, contact the dental professionals at Drury Dental today. They have a range of dental implant options that best suits your situation.

To book your appointment, visit the Drury Dental website at https://www.drurydental.co.nz/ today!