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Dental implants might be considered “the gold standard” of tooth replacements, but that doesn’t mean you should get rid of healthy teeth for this restoration! Make no mistake, they’re designed to look and feel as close to the real thing as possible. However, there’s really no reason to get them unless you need them. Keep reading to learn why your natural pearly whites are still the superior option.
Healthy Teeth are The Best Teeth
At the end of the day, even the best, highest quality man-made materials can’t compare to natural enamel. Did you know, for example, that your teeth are one of the toughest substances in your body? And while dental implants can preserve significantly more of your bite power than dentures or other traditional replacements, healthy pearly whites function at 100% bite power. In other words, they’re the standard!
Dental Implants are An Investment
Let’s talk about the practicality (or lack thereof) of replacing perfectly healthy teeth with dental implants. You received your natural pearly whites for free. Dental implants, on the other hand, are the most costly restoration option to date. The investment is well-worth it for those in need of a quality tooth replacement, but if you don’t need one, then dental cosmetics would be a far more cost-effective way to enhance your smile.
You Would Probably Get Implant Dentures
If you’re imagining you would get one dental implant for each empty tooth socket, you might want to re-think your vision. Dentists rarely replace a full smile with individual implants because it’s simply too expensive for most patients. What’s much more likely is that your dentist would provide you with an implant denture. This restoration combines four or more dental implants with a denture base; while comfortable, it can feel one or two steps removed from natural teeth.
Dental implants are considered “high-tech,” which can be exciting. If you need to replace a weakened tooth or fill an empty socket, they come as close as possible to feeling like the real thing and enable many patients to maintain their usual diets and routines. At the end of the day, though, nothing beats healthy and natural pearly whites!
About the Practice
Dr. Ariel Heisser and Dr. Eric Heisser are highly experienced dentists who are dedicated to keeping up with the latest developments in dentistry – like dental implants. If you have questions about this high-tech replacement or are concerned about your oral health, they’re well-qualified to assess your needs and create your best-fit treatment plan. To contact their office, please call 231-737-2273.