There are some concerns that you don’t need to worry about at all if you choose dental implants when it comes to your oral tissues. This, of course, is in comparison to potential issues that can come up if instead of implants, you select prosthetics that are supported in your mouth through the traditional means (as in, without implants but with the help of your existing tissues). By considering the ways in which implants can help protect your smile, you may find additional motivation to choose the implant path as you replace your missing teeth.

Requiring Support From Teeth

First, let’s talk about protecting your tooth tissue when you choose dental implants. Your implant is independent and will independently support whatever prosthetic you require, whether it’s a crown, bridge, or denture. As a result, your teeth that are still in your smile won’t need to do any work or be affected in any negative way by the implants and restorations. This isn’t true if you choose a bridge or partial that’s traditionally supported. A partial has clasps that hook onto your teeth. A bridge includes crowns that are bonded over natural teeth. They may lead to damage to dental tissues as a result!

Taking Up Soft Tissue Space

Now, let’s talk about your softer tissues, such as your gum tissue and your palate. When you receive a prosthetic that is supported by implants, your soft tissues don’t provide the restoration support. They’re protected! However, when you don’t rely on implants, your gums and palate may support your full denture. Or, your gums and palate may support your partial denture in part. In addition to this potentially causing rubbing, it can also simply feel uncomfortable having so much device pressed against your tissues!

Gather Up Advantages Of Implants During A Consultation

Find out what makes implants just so advantageous for your smile when you take time to talk it over with us during a visit. Come in for a visit in Conroe, TX by scheduling a visit with the Dental Centre of Conroe by calling (936) 441-4600. We serve patients from Conroe, Houston, The Woodlands, Willis, Montgomery, Magnolia, Huntsville, and the neighboring communities.