Dental Implants Can Improve Your Life, but Can They Help You Stay Healthy?

Tooth loss is a common oral health issue that can make it difficult to eat comfortably, speak clearly, and smile proudly, and it can set a person up for all sorts of unpleasant oral and overall health problems. Thankfully, dental implants can replace lost teeth with beautiful and functional restorations that look, work, and feel just like the real thing. Here’s a quick look at how dental implants work and how they may be able to help you enjoy a longer and healthier life.

What Are Dental Implants?

A dental implant consists of a small titanium piece surgically inserted into the jawbone, a lifelike restoration such as a crown, denture, or bridge, and an abutment piece connecting the other two parts. Since implants are anchored in the hard tissue of the jawbone, they can give artificial teeth mounted upon them the leverage they need to maximize chewing power and last for many years if they receive proper care. Restorations supported by implants can last several times longer than conventional tooth replacement devices, and the implants themselves can last for several decades or for life with excellent maintenance.

How Can Dental Implants Improve My Overall Health?

Dental implants can help patients preserve their oral health by supporting the remaining teeth and protecting the gums from injury, but they can also provide a wealth of incredible benefits for their overall health in ways like:

• Improving diet: Tooth loss can make it difficult to chew many wholesome foods like crunchy nuts and seeds, raw fruits and veggies, and fresh cuts of meat. Dental implants can make it easy to enjoy these items so your body can receive the nutrients it needs to stay healthy and strong.
• Preventing oral infections: Untreated oral infections like cavities and advanced gum disease can spread to other areas of the mouth and cause gangrene that leads to dangerous secondary infections like sepsis. Dental implants can protect the teeth and gums from injury and are incredibly easy to keep clean with conventional oral hygiene methods, which makes it easier to prevent oral infections.
• Improving self-esteem: Losing teeth can make it difficult to smile confidently and may lead to unpleasant emotions like depression, loneliness, and isolation. Restoring your grin with dental implants can help you enjoy a fulfilling social life while maintaining a favorable appearance at work.

Don’t let tooth loss set you up for a host of overall health issues. Consulting with your dentist can help you understand if implants are right for you.

About the Practice

Springhetti Dentistry offers the finest oral health services in Carmel. Led by Drs. Aaron Springhetti, Jenna Oberley, and Brooke Benna, the staff treats each patient with courtesy and compassion while maintaining a clean and comfortable office. Areas of expertise include dental implants, cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics, and general and restorative oral care. To schedule your consultation for dental implants, contact the office online or dial (317) 875-7645.