Why Dental Implants Are the Best Replacement Option for Missing Teeth

You already know that dental implants are a strong and beautiful restoration option, but you might not know the bone health benefits of choosing dental implants over other tooth replacement treatments. Here’s what makes implants such a good choice.

There are many reasons to replace a missing tooth, and multiple ways to go about this type of dental treatment. But dental implants remain the gold standard, and for good reason. Leslie Azran, DDS, and the team at BH Dental NY in the Morningside Heights area of Harlem, New York City, are happy to share what makes implants such a great option.

Dental implants are aesthetically pleasing

Today's technology allows lab technicians to craft dental implants that are virtually indistinguishable from your natural teeth. They’re made with the same tiny flaws and irregularities as natural teeth, which helps them blend perfectly into your smile.

Implants are the perfect choice if you want to restore your smile in the most natural-looking way possible. That’s why so many famous people and public figures choose implants. Trust us, without realizing it, you’ve admired many smiles that have implants.

Implants are durable and secure

Because implants are anchored to a post that’s secured within your jawbone tissue, they are incredibly strong and stable. There’s no shifting or sliding, which can happen with dentures. You don’t need to do anything to secure your restored tooth in place or prevent movement.

Once your new implant is installed, it looks and acts just like your natural teeth. You can enjoy any food that you like, and you’ll never have to worry about changes in your speech due to shifting dentures.

Implants preserve healthy bone tissue

The biggest advantage of dental implants has nothing to do with the way they look or feel. It’s the ability to preserve healthy bone tissue, a benefit that no other tooth replacement option can offer.

Your natural teeth are anchored within the underlying jawbone tissue. When you bite down or chew your food, you’re providing stimulation to that bone, which keeps it healthy. Once you lose a tooth, you also lose that stimulation. The bone beneath will slowly wear away, which can then weaken the connection between adjacent teeth and bone.

Dental implants solve that problem by continuing the normal stimulation your bone tissue needs to thrive. This behind-the-scenes benefit can preserve the surrounding teeth and give you a smile that can last a lifetime.

Still wondering which option is right for you?

Dental implants are a wonderful tooth replacement option, but they aren’t right for everyone. You need to have enough healthy bone tissue to secure your new implant. While bone grafting can help build up your bone to support an implant, not everyone is a good candidate for oral surgery.

If you’re thinking of moving forward with dentures, bridgework, or dental implants, set aside some time to come to the office and meet with Leslie Azran, DDS. You can discuss the pros and cons of each approach to find the option that best aligns with your needs. Consultations focus on finding the best path for each individual, and there’s never any pressure to choose one option over another.

BH Dental NY is proud to work with the residents of the Morningside Heights area of Harlem, New York City, to restore smiles and confidence. Reach out today to schedule your one-on-one visit.