Improve Your Oral Health With an Implant Restoration

One of the most common methods to restore a lost tooth is with a dental implant restoration. Continue reading to learn more about this tooth-replacement option. Implant restoration has a number of advantages that aid in maintaining excellent oral health, including the preservation of bone structures in the jaw. A dental implant restores the root of the missing tooth, providing the stimulation that the surrounding bone structures need to be healthy.

How an implant restoration can improve oral health

The following are ways an implant restoration can help improve oral health:

Prevents the degeneration of the jawbone

Since a tooth and its root are a single structure, premature loss of the tooth means the root is lost as well. These roots have a dual purpose. They help maintain the tooth's position in the mouth and stimulate jaw bone tissue.

Bone tissues, like muscle tissues, need constant stimulation to be healthy. Once the bone tissues are no longer in use (due to tooth loss), they begin to deteriorate since they are not being stimulated. Bone deterioration can make a person's facial structure sag, causing signs of premature aging. In such cases, the patient may notice a sunken appearance and creases around their mouth.

Implants are the only tooth-replacement option that also restores the roots of lost teeth. Dentures and bridges, for example, merely replace the visible portion of a missing tooth. With the implant post embedded in the jawbone, the bone tissues will once again get the stimulation they need to be healthy.

Prevents tooth misalignment

Once a tooth is lost, other teeth will start shifting into the gap left to conceal any gaps in a person's smile. As the remaining teeth migrate toward the gap, they will shift out of their correct place. Aside from the patient's teeth looking crooked due to their poor alignment, this presents additional difficulties. Cleaning poorly aligned teeth is more difficult, meaning the person's risk of tooth decay and gum disease increases over time as their mouth changes. An implant restoration fills the gap to prevent the movement of other teeth.

Lowers the risk of tooth decay and gum disease

It is often difficult to clean the teeth while maneuvering around dental bridges. The device obstructs the bristles of a toothbrush or dental floss, allowing plaque and tartar to build up in these areas. This ultimately increases the risk of tooth decay and gum disease. Implants have the appearance and feel of natural teeth, so they do not interfere with dental hygiene. When patients receive implants, they just clean and floss their teeth like before.

Considering dental implants?

Dental implant restorations have the appearance and feel of real teeth, and no specialized care is required. You may resume your usual dental care regimen once the dental professional has placed the implants and their associated oral restorations. If you are considering getting dental implants to replace your missing teeth, book an appointment with our dental office today.

Request an appointment here: https://www.grandvalleydentistry.com or call Grand Valley Dentistry at (616) 259-6046 for an appointment in our Allendale Charter Twp office.

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