4 Significant Benefits of Dental Implants

When you lose a tooth, you have several options to fill in the gap in your smile. You can get a denture, which you pop in and out of your mouth. You can get a dental bridge, which attaches to neighboring teeth to stabilize the replacement in your mouth. But no other option gives you the long-term benefits of a dental implant. 

Nisha Modi, DMD, anchors this replacement tooth in your mouth. By implanting (hence the name) a metal post into your jawbone, she sets the tooth up to look, feel, and function just like a natural tooth. Because dental implants offer so many benefits, Dr. Modi offers them to patients at Miracle Smile Dental in Aubrey, Texas. 

Here are a few reasons to consider this replacement tooth for yourself. 

#1: They look natural

Dentures and bridges offer this benefit, too, but it’s still worth calling out because so many people choose replacement teeth. You want to fill in the gap in your smile with an option that people never think twice about.

Once the post gets implanted for your new tooth, Dr. Modi creates a crown to mount just for you. That means the crown matches the shape and size of nearby teeth. We also ensure a precise color match with your surrounding teeth. Once your implant is in place, no one should be able to tell it apart from your other teeth.  

#2: They feel natural

Implants have a notable advantage over dentures. Removable replacement teeth take some time to get used to, and they can slip around in your mouth. With an implant, you never need to worry about that. 

From the moment Dr. Modi affixes the crown to its post, you should be able to talk, eat, and do everything else normally. 

#3: They do not require special care

Implants beat out both dentures and bridges. Dentures require special care when they’re out of your mouth. With a bridge, you need to find a way to care for the gums under the bridge.

But with an implant, you don’t need to do anything outside your typical oral health routine to take care of it. Normal brushing and flossing and regular dental visits keep it looking and functioning. 

#4: They can last your lifetime

Finally, we get to the best advantage of implants: their longevity.

With proper care — the normal brushing, flossing, and dentist’s visits we just reviewed — your implant can last your lifetime. Compare that against dental bridges, which often last 5–15 years, and dentures, which have a similar lifespan. 

Dental implants offer a few notable advantages. If you want to talk with Dr. Modi to see if this option could be right for you, call our team today at 469-765-3567 or book an appointment using our convenient online scheduling tool.