IMPLANTS
Dental implants are replacement tooth roots. Implants provide a strong foundation for fixed (permanent) or removable replacement teeth that are made to match your natural teeth.
ADVANTAGES OF DENTAL IMPLANTS
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Improved Appearance
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Dental implants look and feel like your own teeth
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Because they are designed to fuse with bone, they become permanent
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Improved Speech
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With poor-fitting dentures, the teeth can slip within the mouth causing you to mumble or slur your words
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Dental implants allow you to speak without the worry that your teeth might slip
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Improved Comfort
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Because they become part of you, implants eliminate the discomfort of removable dentures
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Easier Eating
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Sliding dentures can make chewing difficult
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Dental implants function like your own teeth, allowing you to eat your favorite foods with confidence and without pain
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Improved Self-Esteem
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Dental implants can give you back your smile and help you feel better about yourself
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Improved Oral Health
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Dental implants don't require reducing other teeth, as a tooth-supported bridge does
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Because nearby teeth are not altered to support the implant, more of your own teeth are left intact, improving your long-term oral health
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Individual implants also allow easier access between teeth, improving oral hygiene
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Durability
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Implants are very durable and will last many years. With good care, many implants last a lifetime
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Convenience
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Removable dentures are just that; removable
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Dental implants eliminate the embarrassing inconvenience of removing your dentures, as well as the need for messy adhesives to keep your dentures in place
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Success rates of dental implants vary, depending on where in the jaw the implants are placed but, in general, dental implants have a success rate of up to 98%. With proper care (see below), implants can last a lifetime.
HOW SUCCESSFUL ARE DENTAL IMPLANTS?