3 Advantages of Implants

One of the greatest advancements of modern dentistry is the invention of dental implants. We can’t stop talking about them because they can do such amazing things for our patient’s smiles. Here are 3 advantages of implants we’re excited about.

1. Keep Your Beautiful Smile!

One of the biggest advantages of implants is that they can enable you to maintain your beautiful smile, just the way it is! While other dental loss solutions like dentures or bridges can alter the look of your smile, implants look just like your natural teeth.

2. Easy Dental Care

Another way that implants rise above other dental loss solutions is how easy they are to care for. Dentures need to be removed nightly, soaked, and are not as strong as your natural teeth so should only be cleaned with a special denture brush and denture care solution. Bridges are also not as strong as your natural teeth because they need to be anchored to other teeth to bridge a gap.

Implants, on the other hand, are individually implanted beneath your gum line, just like their name suggests, so they are firmly anchored and strong like natural teeth. With implants, you can brush and floss with a regular toothbrush and toothpaste, just like you’re used to! No need to take them out to soak or work around a complicated dental appliance that’s attached to surrounding teeth.

This is one of our favorite advantages of implants because it makes it so much easier for our patients to practice good routine dental care and keep their smiles healthy and bright!

3. Long-Lasting Results

Implants also typically provide more long-lasting results than other dental loss solutions. Since implants are firmly fixed in place, just like a natural tooth, it’s not uncommon to expect them to last a lifetime. Even if the crown (the top part of the implant that looks like a natural tooth) gets damaged, it can usually be repaired or replaced, leaving the implant itself untouched.

Talking with Your Dentist about Implants

If you’re interested in dental implants as a solution for your dental needs, talk with a dentist who specializes in implants, such as a periodontist. Periodontists specialize in treating conditions that affect the gums and jaw and can help provide you with the insight you need to make a decision you’ll be truly happy with for many years to come.

Call our Scottsdale Dental Office to make an appointment with a dentist who may be able to help you find out more about this topic, and improve your oral health.