Are you tired of dealing with missing teeth? Find out why dental implants are an excellent solution to replacing missing teeth.

The loss of even one tooth can make eating and chewing with ease difficult. Tooth loss among older adults is fairly common. One in 16 adults over the age of 65 experiences complete tooth loss, according to the Centers for Disease Control. 



If you are looking to restore form and function to your smile after the loss of one or more teeth, your dentist in Columbia MD offers multiple restorative treatment options. The most effective treatment option is dental implants. Read on to learn why implants are the best option for replacing a lost tooth.

What Are My Options for Replacing Missing Teeth?

For decades, dentists relied on a handful of tooth-replacement options. A single lost tooth could be replaced with a dental bridge.

This prosthetic consists of a false tooth that is held in place by two dental crowns (one on each side). Multiple lost teeth could be addressed using partial and full dentures. 

Dental Bridge

Dental bridges offer stability, but the added pressure of the false tooth can eventually stress the supporting teeth. Dental bridges also require that perfectly healthy teeth are prepared. This process requires our dentist to permanently remove natural tooth structure — a process that cannot be reversed.

Full and Partial Dentures 

Another option for the loss of multiple teeth uses partial dentures and full dentures. This system for replacing missing teeth uses a prosthetic that is fabricated from a combination of acrylic, metals, and other materials. 

Dentures do not restore lost teeth, though. The prosthetic simply places false teeth where the gaps are in your smile. 

Dentures are also known for being wobbly. Full dentures that are not supported by dental implants can wobble or even fall out. To avoid these potential problems, our dentist recommends placing one or more dental implants. 

Next, we'll explore the benefits of dental implants and why so many patients believe that they are the best solution for restoring full oral function following the loss of one or more teeth. 

Why Are Dental Implants the Best Option?

We encourage all of our patients to consider the benefits of dental implants. Superior stability, lifelong benefits, improved oral health, and high success rates are just a few of the reasons our patients seek dental implants. 

Superior Stability

Are you tired of dealing with partial or full dentures that wobble? Even if you have not had removable dentures, you may want to consider avoiding the hassle in the first place. 

Full dentures that are not supported by dental implants are only held in place through suction and the use of a bonding agent. As effective as that is, many people find that full dentures wobble, especially when patients eat tough foods like steak. 

There's nothing more embarrassing than having your dentures come loose during dinner when guests are present. Dental implants offer unrivaled stability. 

How? Because the titanium posts are anchored in the jawbone. The implants function just like natural tooth roots. Once the implants fuse with your jawbone, they function as part of your body. 

Lifelong Benefits

When properly cared for, dental implants last for a lifetime. The implants fuse with the surrounding jawbone material through a process known as osseointegration.

Our office uses medical-grade metal implants that do not interact adversely with your body. Titanium is a biocompatible metal that will not lead to allergic reactions. 

Improved Oral Health

Did you know that dental implants are good for your oral health? Following the loss of a tooth, the supportive jawbone tissue begins to recede. This is because there is no tooth root present to stimulate jawbone regeneration.

Dental implants act as tiny bone stimulators that present jawbone recession. This can prevent the appearance of sunken-in jawbones that can make you look older than you actually are. 

Versatile Treatment Options

Dental implants can replace one tooth, multiple teeth, or an entire dental arch. To replace one tooth, our doctor will place a single dental implant in the gap in your smile. Once that implant heals, your doctor will have you fitted with a high-quality dental crown that attaches to the implant. 

Our doctor will fabricate the crown to ensure that it matches the color and luster of your natural teeth. No one will be able to tell that you have a prosthetic tooth.

Dental implants can also support partial dentures and full dentures. No matter what your tooth loss situation is, there is a dental implant solution that can address your needs and goals. 

High Success Rates 

Dental implants have a very high success rate. The technology has been around for decades. Scientists have continually improved the quality of dental implants. 

Before your dental implant placement is scheduled, our dentist will ensure that you are a good candidate for this treatment. Candidates should be in optimal oral health and free of gum disease.

Candidates also require adequate jawbone density to receive one or more dental implants. By ensuring that you are a good candidate, your dentist can ensure that your surgery will be successful and free of complications. 

Schedule Your Next Visit with Your Dentist in Columbia MD Today

Don't let tooth loss lower your quality of life. The loss of one or more teeth is only a temporary setback if you seek the benefits of dental implants. Implants restore natural biting function while protecting jawbone health. 



Give yourself something to really smile about. If you have questions about dental implants, one of our dentists would love to set up a consultation to explore your candidacy for this restorative treatment option. Contact our office today to start the process.   

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