Become a Gum Expert for Better Health

Become a Gum Expert for Better Health

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Become a Gum Expert for Better Health

When you think about gum, you might think of blowing bubbles, or freshening your breath. However, the gums you need to think of first are the pink ones in your mouth supporting your teeth. I didn't know how important healthy gums were until I came down with a case of gingivitis in my early 20's. I had neglected my brushing and flossing habits for nearly a decade, so my last few years of college were marred by pain in my mouth and bleeding gums. It took me over a year of hard work to reverse the damage I caused and restore my mouth to peak health. My recovery included an uncomfortable and lengthy procedure known as root planing, and that experience convinced me to help others avoid the entire issue of gum disease. This is why I've created my own website to help everyone protect their gums the easy way.

 

3 Ways Dental Implants Help Preserve Your Oral Health

14 August 2019
 Categories: Dentist, Blog

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Losing a tooth is something that no adult looks forward to. An adult tooth that is lost due to decay or accident will not grow back, leaving you with a void in your smile. Missing teeth can affect your confidence and your willingness to engage with others.

There are a few different procedures that your dentist can use to replace a missing tooth, but investing in dental implants can have the most positive impact on your oral health in the future.

1. Dental Implants Preserve Jawbone

Your natural teeth are anchored to your jawbone via roots. When you lose a tooth, both the visible part of the tooth (the crown) and the root are removed. Many dental procedures focus on restoring the crown in order to improve appearance, but dental implants address the actual health of your jawbone in addition to your outward aesthetic.

A post is surgically implanted into the cavity left behind by the root of a missing tooth. The jawbone perceives this post as being a root, and new bone will form to fuse with the post. This means that dental implants will preserve the density and structure of your jawbone and allow you to continue stimulating the jawbone through normal chewing.

2. Dental Implants Protect Surrounding Teeth

One of the more popular alternatives to implants when multiple teeth are missing is a bridge. You may think that a bridge will be easier to maintain over time, but it's important to think about the damage a fixed bridge can cause as well.

Fixed bridges are permanently attached to the nearest permanent tooth. The attachment point can weaken the natural tooth, making it susceptible to decay. An implant does not rely on the support of any surrounding teeth to replace a missing tooth in your smile.

You can protect your remaining teeth against potential damage without having to live with a missing tooth when you opt to invest in dental implants.

3. Dental Implants Protect Alignment

When a tooth in your smile goes missing, the surrounding teeth have a tendency to shift and move. This can create alignment problems that may require extensive dental procedures to correct in the future.

By working with your dentist to install a dental implant, you can fill the void where your missing tooth was. Having a dental implant serve as a replacement for your natural tooth will preserve the alignment of your remaining teeth, allowing you to avoid serious complications in the future.