Here at Smile By Stone in Lansing, MI, Dr. Scott Stone commonly uses dental implants to give patients back their smiles—read on to learn some of their benefits.

Improved Appearance

We can all agree that it is hard to flash an award-winning smile when you have missing teeth, right? One of the obvious, but often overlooked, benefits of dental implants is that they help improve your appearance. Not only by giving you that beautiful smile but also by preserving your jawbone and preventing its deterioration.

Likewise, did you know that your teeth are hugely responsible for stimulating the growth of your jawbone? When you lose your teeth, the stimulation stops, and your facial structure will begin to sag. The weakening of the jawbone also puts the rest of your natural teeth in danger as the bone starts to dissolve. This can give your face an appearance that it is caving in.

Dental implants provide this unique benefit when used as a restorative solution for missing front teeth. Their natural appearance also allows them to blend with your real teeth making them almost undetectable.

Extremely Strong

Titanium is the strongest known alloy today. With that being said, it follows that since the post used for your implants is made from titanium, you can be sure that your teeth replacement is equally strong. This means that dental implants give you the benefit of being able to eat virtually anything you want.

Almost Permanent

While being fused to the jawbone and made from the strongest alloy gives it strength, whether it lasts a lifetime is still entirely up to you. If you observe proper oral hygiene, go to regular checkups/cleanings with your dentist in Lansing, MI, and take care of your dental implants properly, you can be assured that they will permanently remain in your mouth. After you’ve lost all of your natural teeth, your implants will still be firmly in place.

Keeps Natural Teeth Healthy

Unlike other restorative dental solutions that require grinding down of the natural teeth or putting pressure on the adjacent teeth, dental implants only deal with the problematic tooth. It does not have a metal framework that can shift and possibly injure your teeth and gums. By sparing your natural teeth from all these traumas, it remains healthy. Dental implants also allow you to keep your oral hygiene routine so you can keep all your teeth in optimum health.

For More Information About Dental Implants, Reach Out to Us

Book your appointment with Dr. Scott Stone of Smile by Stone in Lansing, MI, by dialing (517) 482-5546.