People with missing teeth have plenty of options available for replacement, including dentures, bridges, and dental implants. The point we emphasize to our Fairfax, VA dental patients is that the most important thing to remember is that replacing even just one missing tooth is crucial, and dental implants provide the option most like the natural tooth.

Dental implants also provide resolution to the following dental issues.

Dental Implants Preserve the Jawbone

Having a missing tooth impacts more than just your appearance. What many people don’t realize is that a tooth root is needed to stimulate the jawbone, and when the tooth root is missing, the body no longer sends nutrients to the area. This causes the bone to begin to shrink. If you know anyone with a full mouth of dentures, you may have noticed that their face takes on a shrunken quality. This is known as facial collapse, and it happens over time.

Replacing a missing tooth with a dental implant tricks the body into thinking there is still a tooth root present. The area is still stimulated—so the jawbone is not compromised.

Dental Implants Provide Stability

Today’s modern dentures look more natural than ever before, but there is still a stability problem with dentures. Even with adhesives, dentures can slip while you are eating or speaking—and this can be embarrassing.

Because dental implants are permanently integrated into the jawbone, they are essentially a part of the body. With dental implants, you can enjoy the same stability as you would with your natural tooth.

Dental Implants Mean You Can Enjoy Unrestricted Eating

This stability means you can eat all of your favorite foods without worries about your teeth sliding out of position. Everything you loved to eat before your missing teeth can stay on your list of favorites—from the crunchiest vegetables to the chewiest meats.

Whether you are missing one tooth or a mouthful, talk to our Fairfax, VA dental office about the benefits of dental implants. Give us a call today!