As people age, it can become harder and harder to undergo certain procedures. But this isn’t the case with dental implants! All you need for a successful treatment is good oral health and sufficient jawbone mass to support the implants. Even if you’re lacking one or both of these things, your dentist can help you compensate with therapeutic or corrective solutions.
To drive the point home, this post goes into detail about why dental implants can be perfect replacements for mature adults!
Preserve Your Jawbone
When you experience tooth loss, your jawbone loses something, too – stimulation and circulation. Without a dental root to transfer pressure from chewing to your bone, it starts to miss out on essential blood flow and nutrients. Eventually, your jawbone will start to deteriorate, even if you have dentures or a bridge restoration.
However, dental implants provide a full root-to-crown replacement. Thanks to the titanium posts, they stimulate your jawbone, effectively preserving it from these ill effects.
And Your Facial Structure!
With your jawbone preserved, your overall facial structure will also be maintained. Typically, jawbone loss causes facial features to appear sunken, as the skin is no longer supported by the bone structure. Thus, no jawbone loss, no worries! You’ll retain a full, youthful appearance.
Don’t Miss Out on Good Food
Dentures can put a damper on your diet, especially if your sense of taste already isn’t what it used to be. Though helpful for those who need them, this bulky restoration can block vital tastebuds, and isn’t strong enough to handle certain foods like steak or crunchy veggies.
Dental implants, however, are placed directly into your lost tooth’s socket, meaning they won’t be blocking any taste buds. Since they’re anchored to your jawbone, they also provide much more chewing power, allowing you to enjoy all your favorite treats with ease.
Have Smooth Conversations
Another everyday activity that will be made easy is talking. Smile gaps can make it difficult to form certain sounds, especially in English, and certain restorations can give you a slight lisp or are tricky to talk around. Dental implants will fill in your smile seamlessly, providing the structure you need to smoothly make T, D, N, L, and Z sounds, all while feeling perfectly natural in your mouth. Speaking with loved ones will be as simple as it was with real teeth.
Conclusion
The benefits dental implants provide aren’t restricted by age, and in some cases can actually compliment a mature lifestyle. There’s also no such thing as being “too old” to receive them. If you’re interested in how dental implants can improve your smile aesthetics and oral function, talk to your dentist. They’ll help make sure you have everything you need to get started!
About the Practice
At Exceptional Dentistry & Sedation Center, we have four highly experienced dentists on staff who would be happy to talk with you about a dental implant treatment. Their skills allow us to provide the entire treatment process in-house, so you won’t have to worry about external referrals or driving to multiple offices. If dental implants seem right for you, schedule a consultation by contacting our office at 352-332-6725.
