Creating a Beautiful Smile with Dental Implants

When your dentist suggests dental implants to replace missing teeth, chances are they’ll go into great detail about all of the practical benefits they offer, such as enhanced chewing strength and a life expectancy that spans decades. However, you’re likely to also be concerned about how your new smile will look once the implants are in place and fully restored. In this post, you’ll find out more about the cosmetic benefits of dental implants and the various aesthetic considerations that go into using them to rebuild your grin.

The Aesthetic Advantages of Implants

Once dental implants have been topped with a crown, bridge, or dentures, they’ll look completely natural in the mouth. The titanium post won’t be visible at all, and the restoration it supports will already be carefully customized to match the surrounding teeth as well as the rest of your face.

Furthermore, unlike other tooth replacements, implants do more than just fill in empty space. They also help preserve the youthful shape of your entire facial structure. When you lose teeth, the jawbone underneath is no longer stimulated by chewing; this tells the rest of the body that the area is no longer needed, causing the bone to start to break down. Dental implants will perform the same function as lost tooth roots, thus helping the jaw maintain its current shape and letting you enjoy a younger-looking smile for many more years.

Finally, implants can anchor dentures securely in place at all times. In other words, there will never be a time when your teeth slip out of place while you’re talking or laughing, meaning you can always be confident when showing off your grin.

Cosmetic Considerations When Placing Implants

To ensure that your dental implants look as natural as possible once they’re in place, the following steps will be taken during the process:

• Missing bone and soft tissue will be restored so that the area around the tooth looks natural.
• The implant will be placed in a location that provides enough space for a beautiful restoration.
• If necessary, a specialist might oversee the healing process after implant surgery to make sure the gums repair themselves in an aesthetically pleasing way.
• The prosthetic that the implants support will be carefully crafted and personalized so that the end results look as natural as possible in the patient’s mouth.

With dental implants, dentists can create new smiles that look as natural as they feel. Don’t be afraid to discuss your cosmetic concerns during an implant consultation; your dentist can walk you through the process and tell you more about the steps that will be taken to make the final grin as dazzling as possible.

About the Author

Dr. Jacob Milner has earned fellowship with Implant Pathway, a training program that allowed him to develop considerable skills in implant placement and restoration. His goal is to change the way his patients view dentistry so that their appointments are enjoyable rather than stressful. If you’d like to set up an implant consultation at Dolfield Dental of Owings Mills, get in touch with Dr. Milner through his website or by calling (410) 902-4110.