Tooth Loss Can Age You; Here’s How Dental Implants Can Make You Look Younger

Tooth loss is a frustrating and common problem that can make it difficult to smile proudly, laugh easily, chew thoroughly, and speak clearly. Thankfully, dental implants can replace lost teeth with beautiful and functional restorations that look and feel just like the real thing. Here’s a quick look at how dental implants work, who they can help, and how they can help you look younger.

What Are Dental Implants?

A dental implant is a titanium piece designed to support a lifelike dental restoration such as a crown, denture, or bridge, and it is surgically placed in the jawbone where it forms a sturdy foundation through the natural process of osseointegration. Since the implant fuses with the structure of the jaw, it is able to give the restoration mounted upon it the leverage it needs to exert maximum chewing power. Implants that receive proper care may last for decades or possibly a lifetime.

Who Can Dental Implants Help?

Dental implants can be an excellent way for almost everyone who has lost teeth to restore their smiles. However, issues like gum disease and jawbone atrophy may preclude a patient from receiving these devices, but these problems can usually be resolved with an appropriate treatment so they can get implants later. While health conditions like pregnancy, diabetes, osteoporosis, hemophilia, and cancer may complicate the placement process, they do not necessarily disqualify you, so please be thorough when discussing your medical history with your dentist so they can plan your treatment accordingly.

How Can Dental Implants Make Me Look Younger?

Briefly after a tooth is lost, the bone structure that supported it will begin to atrophy and recede due to lack of stimulation, and this can alter a patient’s bite alignment and set them up for further oral health issues that may destroy more teeth. To make matters worse, tooth loss can deprive the cheeks and lips of the support they need to appear full and robust. Dental implants restore the exercise the jawbone needs to stay healthy and strong and can help a patient maintain a full smile that allows them to present a youthful profile.

Don’t let tooth loss make you anxious about your appearance. Consulting with your dentist can help you understand the best way to restore your smile.

About the Practice

Arbor Dental Care offers the finest oral health services in Lisle. Led by Drs. Frank and Jeanelle Marchese, the staff ensures that each patient receives effective and courteous care in a friendly and welcoming environment. Areas of expertise include general, restorative, cosmetic, and emergency dentistry as well as implant services. To learn more about the benefits of dental implants, contact the office on the web or dial (630) 969-2310.