If you have lost a tooth, there’s a good chance that you’re not happy with the way your smile looks, which can have a negative impact on the way you view yourself. Fortunately, if you fill in the empty space with a dental implant, you can reclaim a complete grin and improve your confidence at the same time! Here’s a closer look at how dental implants work and why they can be good for your self-esteem.
How Do Dental Implants Work?
Dental implants are screw-like posts that can be surgically inserted into the jaw. Once they fuse with the surrounding bone, they can act as artificial tooth roots. The right number of carefully placed dental implants can be used to support a crown, a bridge, or a denture depending on how many teeth are in need of replacement.
Thanks to their stability, dental implants will ensure that your new teeth always stay anchored in place. They also provide chewing power that’s comparable to that of real teeth, and they can provide stimulation to the jaw in order to prevent bone loss.
How Can Dental Implants Improve Confidence?
There are several ways that dental implants can help you feel more confident about yourself:
- Dental implants look and feel natural, meaning you won’t have any reason to feel reluctant about showing off your smile when meeting someone new for the first time.
- Because dental implants fight bone loss in the jaw, they can help you avoid facial collapse, meaning you don’t have to worry about looking older due to wrinkled lips and a shrunken mouth.
- You will be able to eat all of your favorite foods again, and you won’t have to worry about your teeth slipping at awkward moments; as such, it will be easier to enjoy yourself when eating in public.
- Implant-supported replacement teeth will not move when you’re trying to talk, so you can speak freely in front of others without having to worry about slurring your words.
- Because dental implants have such a long lifespan (provided that you take good care of them), you can expect to enjoy the other benefits listed above for many years, which can do wonders for your self-esteem in the long run.
In short, if you’re embarrassed about an incomplete smile, dental implants are certainly a solution worth considering. Reach out to your dentist today to schedule a consultation in order to find out whether you’re a candidate for dental implants.
About the Author
Dr. Hamid Ranjbaran went to the Baylor College of Dentistry. He completed a one-year Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency at the University of New Mexico, which involved advanced training in dental implants and other topics. His Rio Rancho practice, Southwest Dental, offers in-house dental implant placement and restoration. To schedule a consultation with Dr. Ranjbaran, visit his website or call (505) 896-9399.