Sunrise Dental Newsletter:

Dental Implants

Dental implants are an ideal solution for missing teeth. Unlike dentures or retainers, implants act just like natural, normal teeth. They are implanted firmly in the jawbone like the root of a natural tooth, allowing for a firm fit that will not move or loosen, even while eating.

What Are the Benefits of Dental Implants?

• Improved Appearance: Dental implants look, feel and function like your own teeth. And because some are designed to fuse with bone, they can become permanent.

• Improved Speech: With poor-fitting dentures, the teeth can slip within the mouth, often impeding normal speech. Dental implants allow you to speak without the worry that your teeth might slip and cause problems while speaking.

• Improved Comfort: Because they can be designed to become a permanent part of you, implants eliminate the discomfort of removable dentures and keep your natural teeth and gums healthy.

• Easier Eating: Sliding dentures can make chewing difficult. Dental implants function like your own teeth, allowing you to eat your favorite foods with confidence and without pain.

• Improved Self-esteem: Dental implants can give you back your smile and help you feel better about yourself. They look and feel just like natural teeth.

• Improved Oral Health: Dental implants don't require filing down other teeth, as a tooth-supported bridge does. Because nearby teeth are not altered to support the implant, more of your own teeth are left intact, improving your long-term oral health.

• Durability: Implants are very durable and will last many years. With good care, dental implants can last a lifetime.

• Convenience: Dental implants eliminate the embarrassing inconvenience of removing your dentures for cleaning or maintenance, as well as the need for messy adhesives to keep your dentures in place.

Dental implants have a clinically proven success rate of up to 98%. With proper care, implants can last a lifetime! If you are considering dental implants or would like more information, contact Dr. Vice today.

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