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Tooth loss isn’t a condition that is limited to those who are getting along in age. Accidents, bumps, trips and falls can also knock out your teeth. If that should unfortunately happen to you, what would you choose to do – get dentures or bridges? A much better option would be to go in for dental implants. Made of titanium, these implants are fused to the jawbone, thereby acting as a root for the tooth that is missing. This is a long term solution that is highly preferred and recommended by professionals owing to the various benefits associated with it.

What benefits are we referring to? Well, to begin with, dental implants have the ability to stabilize the jawbone. When you lose a tooth – be it from an accident, extraction or disease – it can lead to a condition known as resorption. Here’s what happens – in the absence of a tooth, the jaw doesn’t receive the stimulation it is used to and the supporting bone starts dissolving. The longer your jaw misses a tooth, the greater is the bone loss that occurs. Since dental implants are fused to the jaw bone, it can arrest the deterioration of the supporting bone and provide the much needed stimulation to keep the jaw healthy and strong.

Secondly, dental implants are far superior to the second most popular alternative people consider as replacement for teeth loss – dentures.  All the jokes you may have made about Grandma Jane or Uncle Sam’s fake teeth stop being funny when the tables are turned and it’s your leg that’s being pulled.

Dentures sit along the gum line. As a result, there are higher chances that they may slip, get dislodged or even fall right off when you are talking, eating, or playing sports. Spare yourself the embarrassment and go in for dental implants. They won’t slip and give you a slur when you are talking and you can chew on your favorite food with as much tenacity and force you want, without waiting for a social goof up to happen.

The third reason that dental implants are fast becoming a favorite with professionals is that they improve the patient’s oral health by saving adjacent teeth. Since these implants are fused directly with the jaw line, they do not need to be supported. The nearby teeth are neither reduced nor altered in anyway, as is customarily done in the case of tooth-supported bridges. Also, since these implants are individually fixed to the jaw, you enjoy easier access between the teeth for better brushing and flossing.

Finally, dental implants go a long way in boosting confidence and improving the quality of your life. They look like real teeth, are aesthetically way ahead of dentures and bridges, are more comfortable than either option and – given that you look after them well – they can be a permanent solution to your teeth loss problem. With so much to gain, why would you even consider going in for outdated procedures like getting bridges or dentures? Stay trendy and modern and make a choice that is practical and viable. You will have no cause to regret it.