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3 Reasons why dental implants will make you smile

Dental Implants - Duxton Dental Christchurch

Dental implants are one of the many dental treatments provided by Duxton Dental clinics in Christchurch NZ. As an update to traditional dentures, crowns, and bridges, dental implants are an effective and long-lasting solution to remedy missing teeth. Although a gold standard option for Dental implants are one of the many dental treatments provided by Duxton Dental clinics in Christchurch NZ.acing teeth, patients are sometimes hesitant about them. Myths and half-truths have influenced decision-making, and not in a good way.

If you have a gap in your smile and don't want a dental bridge or partial dentures, you may want to get a dental implant. here are 3 reasons why Duxton Dental’s cosmetic dentistry services recommend dental implants to patients.

1. Dental implants look and act like natural teeth

Cosmetic dentistry services have significantly advanced over the past few years. Crowns, permanent bridges, and dentures now look incredibly natural, but dental implants are as close to a natural tooth as a dentist can get.

Dental implants are fixed in the jawbone, and the bone tissue naturally ossifies (hardens). which means the implant is no longer a separate entity and remains securely in place. This is how dental implants have the same strength as natural teeth and restore the function of the missing teeth. You can talk, laugh, and eat with confidence again.

2. Dental implants help keep the structure of your face

People with several missing teeth often have a sunken and aged appearance. An extreme example is the police mug shots taken of drug users over the years. Their lack of teeth makes them age significantly and prematurely, this is due to bone loss.

Bone loss also occurs with natural aging, through injury or gum disease, not just through live risky lifestyles. While the example above demonstrates how severe the impact of multiple tooth loss and neglect affects appearance, even one missing tooth impacts bone health.

Once there is no longer a root in the jaw, The bone mass around a missing tooth is not stimulated by chewing and will eventually be lost. Dental implants keep the jawbone functional and healthy, preventing future bone loss and preserving the facial structure.

3. Dental implants are inexpensive

When patients are given the option of dental implants, the most common response we hear from our patients is how dental treatment is expensive. Yes, this high-quality dental care requires an investment. but if you compare the lifetime costs of dental implants to other types of tooth restoration (which require often regular attention, intervention, and tooth replacement), you will be pleasantly surprised.

With the right dental care, dental implants potentially last a lifetime. They require the same level of hygienist dental care as natural teeth: brushing a minimum of twice a day, flossing, and regular check-ups.

At Duxton Dental we focus on giving our patients the best possible smile solution, and oftentimes this means we recommend dental implants. If you want to find out more about dental implants and how they can benefit you. contact us online or call 03 348 5488 today to schedule an appointment.

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