It is Never Too Late to Straighten Your Teeth

It is Never Too Late to Straighten Your Teeth

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It is Never Too Late to Straighten Your Teeth

I had a great childhood, but one regret I do have was arguing with my mother when she suggested that I needed braces. My teeth were crooked as a child, and my dentist recommended them; I dreaded the thought. My mother gave into my pleas, but I later wished I had gotten the braces. As an adult, I learned that I was not happy with my crooked smile, but I didn't want to wear typical metal braces. My dentist referred me to an orthodontist who specialized in clear teeth-aligners. I've only had to wear the clear aligners for a little over a year, and I now have teeth that I love. I created this blog to show others that it is never too late to straighten your teeth. You have more options than ever to help you achieve your goal!

 

5 Reasons To Choose Dental Implants

6 January 2015
 Categories: Dentist, Blog

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Suffering from missing teeth can drastically impact your quality of life and the health of your remaining teeth. Your other teeth may shift to fill in the missing gap and this can detrimental to your oral health in the long-term. One effective method, to replace teeth, is by choosing dental implants. Knowing the reasons to select this dental procedure may encourage you to schedule an appointment sooner, rather than later.

What are dental implants?

A dental implant artificially replaces the root of the tooth, and this is done surgically. This process involves having a titanium post put in place to replace lost bone. Once this process is completed, a dental restoration will be completed, such as a dental crown or bridge.

Reason #1: No more cavities

Teeth that have been restored with dental implants are incapable of getting decay since the roots are artificial. This is one of the benefits associated with this dental restoration.

Reason #2: Less maintenance than dentures

Many people choose partial dentures to replace teeth that have been missing. This may cost less, but it's necessary to get an adhesive that work to keep the dentures in place.

Additionally, it's possible for dentures to come out and this can be an embarrassing situation.

Reason #3:  Improved speech

Missing teeth can affect the clarity of the way you talk. Your words may be slurred and you may find it difficult to speak clear enough for others to fully understand you.

Dental implants can improve your speech and allow you to communicate better with others.

Reason #4: More self-confidence

By replacing teeth that are missing, this may improve your appearance and allow you to feel more self-confident in the process. This is especially true if the dental implants are in the front.

Reason #5: Quick recovery time

Once your dental implants are put into place, the immediate time to recovery is quick. You may feel like returning to work the next day after the surgery. Additionally, if you feel any discomfort, you can request pain medication to help you through this time.

However, it may take three to six months for your mouth to heal entirely.

Finally, dental implants are a great option if you have missing teeth and want to get these restored. Be sure to speak to a specialist (such as Ballard Morgan DMD) in this area to address any questions you may have if you are getting this process done.