There are many advantages to dental implants when compared to alternatives. For some, the alternatives might be living without teeth or traditional dentures. For others, it could include living with broken teeth or partial bridges.
Some of the most common advantages of having dental implants include:
- Improved appearance
- Increased confidence (and an ability to smile again)
- Easier to eat
- Better durability than alternative methods
- Improved speech versus dentures
The biggest benefit of dental implants is that the titanium posts fuse of the jaw bone. This creates a permanent structure and gets rid of the need for messy denture adhesives.
Dental implants can also improve oral health. If your teeth were damaged or decaying, replacing them will create an immediate difference.
Dental implants will also decrease sensitivity in nearby teeth. This decreases toothaches and pains.
Dental implants are the most convenient option for missing or damaged teeth. The implants themselves never have to be removed.
If used with a crown, the implants won't have to be removed at all. If used with dentures, implants increase the holding power of your false teeth. The implants will allow dentures to sit securely at all times, so you don't have to fear them slipping.