Why Dental Implants Are Popular Replacements For Missing Teeth

At Lasting Smiles Dental Care Las Vegas, NV, Dr. Ghodsi and his team have been providing dental patients with missing teeth dental implants to restore their oral health, regain the full use of their teeth, and feel more confident about their appearance. The dental implant posts are medical-grade titanium screws that provide a solid base for a new tooth or multiple teeth to be attached to.

The Main Benefits of Dental Implants

Dental Implants Act and Feel Just Like Your Natural Teeth

Dental implants are fixed to your jaw bone. This means that they perform just like your natural teeth. Unlike, dentures or dental bridges, you don’t have to feel concerned whether they will move or even fall out when eating. What’s more, due to their permanent nature, you also treat them like your natural teeth when you practise oral hygiene. To keep them in good condition, you just need to brush and floss at least twice a day.

Dental Implant Can Last a Lifetime

At Lasting Smiles Dental Care Las Vegas, we use the highest quality dental implants and crowns, so with proper oral hygiene, your dental implants can last a lifetime. Since the material used for the implant post is medical-grade titanium, it won’t corrode and will easily fuse permanently with your jaw bone. Also, since this material is non-toxic, it is will not be rejected by your body.

Dental Implants Protect Against Bone Atrophy and Gum Disease

When you remove a tooth without replacing it with a dental implant you begin to experience bone resorption or bone loss. This occurs because when your tooth roots are removed, they no longer stimulate the bone by the pressure caused when chewing. If an extracted tooth is not replaced by an implant, you will experience 25% bone loss during the first year, and that particular area of your jaw bone will continue to atrophy over time. Furthermore, the gap that forms after the removal of your tooth act as a food and bacteria trap which can result in gum disease if it is not cleaned properly.

Dental Implants Support and Stabilize Adjacent Teeth

The extraction of a tooth also affects the teeth adjacent to it since they begin to lose their stability and usually shift towards the gap. This can pull your teeth out of position and can affect their strength and stability. Consequently, the effectiveness of your biting and chewing is reduced. Additionally, when your teeth move out of position and affect your bite, you may experience temporomandibular joint (TMJ) issues which can cause pain and headaches. Naturally, when your teeth destabilize and shift, it will also affect your appearance which could result in costly treatments.

Dental Implants Can Prevent Premature Aging 

If you experience tooth loss and jaw bone atrophy, your face can begin to sag since the lower third of the face begins to collapse and the distance between the tip of the nose and the chin starts to decrease. As this occurs, you will experience noticeable wrinkling around the mouth, your lips will begin to thin and your chin seems more pointed. These characteristics lead to a prematurely aged appearance that can also affect your self-confidence. On the other hand, when you elect to replace your missing teeth with dental implants, your jawbone will continue to be stimulated which means that you will avoid bone loss and facial sagging. 

Why Choose Dr. Ghodsi For Your Dental Implants

Dr. Ghodsi at Lasting Smiles Dental Care in central Las Vegas, NV has been offering his patients customized comprehensive dental implant restoration for over 30 years. He has always been committed to utilizing the latest in dental technology and is one of the first to acquire his own onsite CT-Scanner. By using a CT-Scanner, he is able to perform guided implants with extreme precision and speed that results in are natural-looking dental implants, less patient discomfort, and minimal recovery time.

Are Dental Implants Right For You?

• Do you have missing teeth?
• Do you have broken or decaying teeth?
• Do you find that your dentures or bridges are uncomfortable?

If you have answered “Yes” to any of these questions, then dental implants may be a great option for you!

Book your consultation with Dr. Ghodsi so he can determine whether you have adequate bone support and healthy gums that can support your dental implants.