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Dental implants, which are small posts that are designed to mimic natural teeth roots, are often considered the best option for replacing one or more lost teeth. Unlike other prosthetic options, including dental bridges and dentures, implants can do more than just restore your smile’s appearance and the function of your bite. They can also help maintain a healthy flow of nutrients to your jawbone, keeping your smile and surrounding facial structures strong, healthy, and youthful-looking.

They’re the closest thing to natural teeth.

When a dental implant is placed in your jawbone, your jawbone fuses to the post’s biocompatible titanium surface. When your jawbone has healed, the implant becomes a permanent part of its anatomy. This means implants not only support a bridge or denture, but also stimulate your jawbone the way healthy teeth roots do. The ability to restore the functions of your lost teeth roots makes dental implants the closest thing to your healthy, natural teeth.

They can help keep your smile healthy.

Stimulation is vital to keeping your jawbone strong and healthy for life. It’s how your body knows how many nutrients to send to nourish your teeth. Because dental implants are the only way to maintain this stimulation after tooth loss, they are the only way to prevent the gradual erosion of your jawbone and the increased risks of dental health issues.

They can last for life.

The best thing about dental implants is that your supportive posts can last for life. By keeping your jawbone healthy and preventing its erosion, implants make it easier for your dentist to restore or replace a dental crown, bridge, or denture that’s been worn down after years of use.

Learn if Dental Implants Are Best for You

Dental implants are made to provide the most comprehensive benefits for rebuilding your smile after tooth loss. To find out if implants are your best option, schedule a consultation by calling Cedar Dental in Cedar Rapids, IA, today at (319) 364-7108. We also welcome patients from Mount Vernon, Iowa City, Hiawatha, and all nearby communities.