A gap in your smile can make you look older than you actually are. As such, if you have lost any number of teeth, you may be worried about how the empty space could affect your appearance. Fortunately, there’s a way to rebuild your smile while also taking a few years off your facial appearance: dental implants. Below is a quick look at dental implants and how they can help you look younger.
What are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are a modern form of tooth replacement that is very different from traditional bridges and dentures. They take the form of screw-like posts that are surgically placed in the jaw. Once these posts have successfully fused with the surrounding bone tissue, they can support a crown, bridge, or denture to re-complete your smile. The result is that your new teeth will have sturdy artificial roots that will keep them in place while also improving their chewing power.
How Can Dental Implants Help You Look Younger?
If your goal is to look as young as possible, dental implants are often your best option for tooth replacement. Here are just a few reasons why:
- Dental implants give your jawbone the stimulation that typically comes from your natural teeth. Thus, they are the only form of tooth replacement that can stop jawbone deterioration (which is a common consequence of tooth loss). By maintaining a strong, healthy jawbone, you can stop your facial features from collapsing, thus maintaining a more youthful appearance.
- Unlike dentures, dental implants are in no danger of shifting out of place when you laugh or sneeze. As such, people are less likely to notice that one or more of your teeth have been replaced; all they will see is a dazzling, natural-looking smile.
- When there’s empty space in your grin, your remaining teeth will start to drift toward the gap. The lack of support can weaken them and make them more likely to eventually fall out. By using dental implants to fill the space, you can reduce your risk of further tooth loss that could potentially make you look even older.
- The prosthetic teeth that dental implants support are made out of materials that don’t become stained as easily as natural teeth. As such, with dental implants, you don’t have to worry about the discoloration that often comes with age.
Are you thinking that dental implants could be the key to looking younger? Set up a consultation with your dentist today to find out whether you could be a candidate for this potentially life-changing tooth replacement option.
About the Author
Dr. Hamid Ranjbaran received his dental education at the Baylor College of Dentistry and completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency at the University of New Mexico. He is a member of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and is proud to be able to offer in-office dental implant placement. To schedule a consultation with Dr. Ranjbaran in Southwest Dental in Rio Rancho, visit his website or call (505) 896-9399.