Dental Implants: Restoring a Healthy Smile

Written by Jerrold D. Guss, DMD • Aug 7 • 3 minute read

You might think dental implants are for older generations until an unforeseen accident sends you searching for a dental implant dentist. You brush, floss, use mouthwash, avoid candy and gave up soda for the sake of better oral health and then playing ball in the backyard with your boy created a dental emergency with two missing teeth. Now you are on a search for a solution to your less than perfect smile. Dental trauma can occur anywhere and at any time. Quick fixes do not promote the best long-term results. Dental implants are an advanced technological restoration solution with long-term benefits. You can restore your beautiful smile with natural looking replacements.

Dental implants are a permanent solution to missing teeth. You kept your smile looking beautiful your whole life; there is no reason anything has to change after the accident. Dentists combine the science of dental implants with the artistry of cosmetic practices to provide permanent natural looking solutions. If there are several teeth missing from the same area, dental implants are used to secure bridges and denture (partials and full sets).

Dental Implant Benefits Outweigh the Cost

In general, dental implants procedures are a higher priced dental solution. When you are put in the spot of needing one, the cost becomes less overwhelming. The final price pays for a natural aesthetic look, a strong durable tooth and prevents further troubles associated missing teeth. Where dentures and fixed bridges are more affordable procedures, they do not bring the same results to oral health. Both procedures correct the missing teeth troubles (aesthetics, chewing and digestion), but do nothing to protect the gums and jawbone. The best decisions are informed decisions and Dr. Guss will educate patients on the pros and cons for each option. As with most things in life, you get what you pay for. If you want a permanent aesthetic and healthy smile, dental implants are a true value.

Benefits of dental implants:

Strong and stable natural looking restorations – No one will know they are not your natural teeth (except you and the dentist).
Long-term solution with simple restoration procedures – Implants are placed with restorative treatments in mind. If the time comes that one needs to be replaced, the process is much easier than the initial implant procedure.
Do not interfere with speech – The artificial tooth or implant supported dentures/ bridges are set in place without slipping to interfere with verbal communication.
No diet limitations – Because the artificial tooth (teeth) are supported down to the bone, biting and chewing hard or sticky foods are not problematic.
Protect healthy jaw bone – Dental implants help maintain the integrity of the bone and prevent bone loss (resorption) that will stimulate the aging effects on your face.
Retain the natural shape of your face – Missing teeth will eventually create premature wrinkles and a sunken or ‘sad’ look to a person’s face. Implant support helps to maintain a healthy looking facial structure.
Protect healthy teeth – When missing teeth are not replaced, surrounding teeth will eventually begin to shift towards the gaps creating a domino effect with the others. It will eventually impact your overall bite.

Invest in your oral health future

The money spent for dental implants is an investment in your oral health. They are a perfect long-term solution to missing teeth. Most people have time to plan for the procedures whereas emergency mouth trauma will speed up the decision making process.

If you have experienced dental trauma or would like to inquire about dental implants or implant supported dentures/bridges, don’t hesitate to call Jerrold D. Guss, DMD for more information. We will help you explore your options and educate you on the benefits of each one so you can make the most informed decision for your long-term oral health.

Contact us today. We welcome patients in need of new or restorative treatment.

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