Everything You Need to Know About Dental Implants
One of the biggest self esteem killers is having bad teeth. Much of the way we feel about ourselves is dependent on our appearances and the way that other people see us. People tend to look at others’ faces when they talk or communicate in any way, and well, your teeth are right in your face and can almost never avoid getting looked at during social interactions. If you have one or more missing, broken, or otherwise damaged teeth, you might want to consider getting a cosmetic dental procedure like dental implants. Here’s what you need to know about them:
Dental implants are up of two different parts. The first part is an anchor, which is typically made of titanium. The titanium anchor is placed in the jaw in the bone socket where a missing tooth used to be. Eventually the bones in the jaw will grow to and around the anchor, securing it in place. This is partly why the procedure is such a popular choice — they are a permanent rather than temporary fix and can replace individual missing teeth without having to be anchored to others.
The second part is the crown. The crown attaches to the anchor in the jaw and looks, feels, and functions just like natural teeth do. This is the other reason that this procedure is so popular. Rather than having strange looking, perfectly white, perfectly shaped teeth, dental implants look and feel much more natural.
These are a popular alternative to traditional dentures because they do not need to be removed or stored in a glass full of liquid at night (which is honestly a little weird). Though you can get only one implant if necessary, dental implants can set you up with a whole new set of teeth using just four anchors (which is referred to as All on 4 dental implants).
Though the procedure is effective and very successful, it is not right for everyone. You should consult with your local dentist to see what might be right for you. More on this. Helpful links.
