{"id":566,"date":"2020-04-06T01:06:13","date_gmt":"2020-04-06T01:06:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.longfamilydental.com\/blog\/?p=566"},"modified":"2025-02-20T18:36:47","modified_gmt":"2025-02-20T18:36:47","slug":"dental-implants-6-benefits-compared-to-other-replacement-options","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.longfamilydental.com\/blog\/2020\/04\/06\/dental-implants-6-benefits-compared-to-other-replacement-options\/","title":{"rendered":"Dentist Talks About 6 Benefits of Dental Implants Compared To Other Options"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"3D<\/a>Did you know that people once tried to replace missing teeth with bamboo pegs, 4,000 years ago? That may have been better than nothing at the time, but today, we\u2019re fortunate to have even better options! But with several different choices like dental implants, bridges, and dentures, how can you know which one is best? In this blog, you\u2019ll find out why dental implants are the closest thing to your own teeth and how they offer 6 important advantages to consider. Learn more below!<\/p>\n

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1. Dental Implants Don\u2019t Affect Healthy Teeth<\/h3>\n

A dental bridge requires putting two crowns on the healthy teeth on either side of a missing tooth to provide support, which permanently alters them. With dental implants, the adjacent teeth aren\u2019t affected at all.<\/p>\n

2. Implants Are Considered Permanent<\/h3>\n

Unlike a bridge, which lasts an average of 5-15 years, and traditional dentures, which generally need to be replaced every 5-8 years, dental implants are the only replacement option that\u2019s \u00a0considered permanent.<\/p>\n

With good oral hygiene habits and regular checkups with an implant dentist<\/a>, they can last 30 years or more. This means they\u2019re not only a great long-term investment but also save you time in the dental chair as well.<\/p>\n

3. Implants Look and Feel Very Natural<\/h3>\n

Dentures become loose and ill-fitting over time and begin to shift around. Implants function just like the roots of natural teeth, so they\u2019ll remain stable and secure, just like your own teeth.<\/p>\n

And since the prosthetic teeth attached to your implants are carefully matched to the shape and color of your existing teeth, your smile will look natural as well.<\/p>\n

4. Your Facial Structure Is Better Maintained<\/h3>\n

When a tooth is lost, the body begins to absorb the jawbone that once surrounded the root. Over time, this gives the face an aged appearance. Dental implants prevent bone loss by mimicking natural teeth and stimulating the jaw, which preserves a more youthful facial shape and structure.<\/p>\n

5. Dental Implants Give You More Confidence<\/h3>\n

With implants, you won\u2019t have to worry about embarrassing slips during meals or conversations the way you do with dentures.<\/p>\n

6. It\u2019s Easier To Eat Your Favorite Foods\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Steak, bread, and nuts are just a few examples of hard, tough or crunchy foods that are difficult to eat with dentures. Dental implants restore most of your natural chewing strength so you can enjoy your favorite foods without worry.<\/p>\n

Dental implants provide important benefits that you simply can\u2019t get from traditional bridges and dentures. Simply put, there\u2019s nothing that comes closer to your own teeth!<\/p>\n

About the Author<\/h2>\n

Dr. Robert Long<\/a> is a general and implant dentist with more than 25 years of experience. He understands the impact that missing teeth have on his patients\u2019 lives and often recommends dental implants because of the many advantages they offer. If you\u2019d like to know more about dental implants or have any other questions, he can be contacted via his website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Did you know that people once tried to replace missing teeth with bamboo pegs, 4,000 years ago? That may have been better than nothing at the time, but today, we\u2019re fortunate to have even better options! But with several different choices like dental implants, bridges, and dentures, how can you know which one is best? […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-566","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nDentist Talks About 6 Benefits of Dental Implants Compared To Other Options<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Wondering what the best replacement option is after tooth loss? 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