Your smile is one of your most beautiful features and often the first thing that people will notice upon meeting you, so you should want your pearly whites to look complete and their absolute best! But unfortunately, missing teeth is one issue that’s certain to compromise the look, feel, and functionality of your smile, which can also take a toll on your self-esteem. Luckily, dental implants are an awesome solution that won’t just restore your teeth, but also the confidence that is lost due to gaps in your grin. Keep reading to learn more!
1. You’re Receiving A Restoration That’s Made to Last
Dental implants are considered the gold standard for tooth replacement for several reasons, but primarily, their durability. The post of an implant is made of a biocompatible material (often titanium) that fuses with your jawbone, and the upper portion (crown) is essentially a vastly upgraded copy of your original tooth. Knowing that your dental solution is built to last with some of the best available materials should have you feeling pretty great about the state of your smile moving forward.
2. You’ll Look and Feel Much Younger
Did you know that having missing teeth can make you appear older than you actually are? As you lose teeth, your jawbone can begin to deteriorate, which in turn leads to facial collapse, sunken cheekbones, wrinkled lips, and other features that noticeably age your appearance! Dental implants can directly address this by filling out those empty sockets once more and encouraging the bone to remain healthy and robust—no other tooth replacement solutions can offer this unique, age-reversing benefit!
3. Eating Is Made Easier
Your natural teeth are by far the best available tools at your disposal for eating, and having missing teeth can make enjoying some of your favorite meals pretty challenging. It might also discourage you from sticking to a healthy diet, which can have other consequences for your smile. Thankfully, dental implants can restore up to 80% of your original chewing power, meaning that you can confidently bite and chew anything that your natural teeth would be able to handle.
4. Your Oral Health Is Easier to Maintain Moving Forward
If you’re committed to caring diligently for them, dental implants can set your smile up for decades of lasting health and beauty! Dental implants require absolutely no specialized maintenance, unlike traditional dentures, and you simply need to care for them as you would your natural teeth. Simply brush, floss, and rinse your mouth daily in addition to avoiding poor oral habits. You’ll be rewarded with a smile that doesn’t just look great, but also one that discourages oral health problems from progressing.
About the Practice
The team at Nawrocki Dental of Cocoa Beach proudly serves patients and families in the area under the leadership of Dr. Gary C. Nawrocki. Dr. Nawrocki received his dental doctorate from the University of Florida and is a proud member of several professional organizations, including the prestigious Academy of General Dentistry. If you have any questions about dental implants or would like to arrange an appointment, feel free to contact Dr. Nawrocki through his practice’s website or over the phone for further assistance: (321) 783-7514.