When many people experience tooth loss, the most important question they face is how to restore their smiles. For many of them, the answer is with a dental implant-supported restoration, which helps rebuild your smile by replacing the roots and visible structures of your lost teeth. In addition to their more lifelike results in replacing your lost teeth, dental implants also help improve several other aspects of your oral health, bite function, and the performance of your dental prosthesis. Today, we answer a few common questions about dental implants, and how they can impact your smile and oral health.
Is dental hygiene any different with dental implants?
Once your dental implants and restoration are securely in place and your smile is fully restored, you can go back to enjoying the full, healthy smile you deserve. However, it’s even more important to keep up with maintaining your good oral health every day by continuing to practice excellent dental hygiene. The good news is that, because of their ability to closely mimic your healthy, natural teeth, dental implants are also as simple to care for. Be sure to brush your teeth and restoration at least twice a day and floss at least once, especially along the gum line where your gum tissues meet your teeth.
Will your restoration’s appearance change?
Over time, the appearance of your natural teeth can change, such as losing their healthy shine or becoming dull in their appearance. Most dental implant restorations are crafted from highly lifelike dental porcelain, which mimics your teeth’s natural appearance, but doesn’t become stained over time. For this reason, many people can benefit from having their teeth whitened before having their dental implants and restoration placed to ensure optimal cosmetic results for their smile.
What kinds of problems might affect your implants?
Dental implants owe their success to their high biocompatibility, and the fact that your jawbone structure bonds to the implant posts after they’ve been placed. However, this can also mean that certain conditions must be met before you can receive your dental implants, such as ensuring your gums are healthy and that your jawbone structure is strong enough. To ensure that dental implants are a good idea for your smile, we can perform a comprehensive examination first to determine if you may require additional treatment first.
Learn more about dental implants and your smile
If you’ve experienced tooth loss, but aren’t sure if dental implants are the right answer, then speak with us to learn more about how they can restore your smile. To learn more, schedule a consultation by calling the Dental Centre of Conroe in Conroe, TX, today at (936) 441-4600.