What Do Dental Implants Feel Like?

Learn more about dental implants from your Evans and Augusta dentist.

Are you considering your tooth replacement options but aren't sure if a dental implant is the best choice for you? Dr. Scott Wingard and dental implantsDr. Caleb Morris, your Evans and Augusta, GA dentists, shares several benefits of dental implants, including increased comfort.

Implants replace your entire tooth

Dental implants are made from titanium, a strong metal that bonds easily to bone. The implants, which look like tiny screws, are placed in an opening made in your jawbone. Over the next few months, the implants bond to the bone and provide a replacement for your teeth roots. In some cases, a temporary tooth will be attached to the implant immediately after you receive the implant, but in others, you'll need to wait for bonding to be complete before you receive a permanent crown.

Dental implants improve comfort

Since dental implants bond to your bone, they provide a stable foundation for the crowns that replace your teeth above the gum line. The other tooth replacement options, bridges and dentures, don't offer the same stability. These appliances rest on your gum line, and if they don't fit well, you may experience gum irritation when you bite and chew. Because your crowns are securely attached to your implants, they very much like your natural teeth. When you eat, you won't have to worry that your implants will slip or feel loose.

Implants don't affect biting power

Dentures reduce your biting power because they only rest on your gums. It's often difficult or impossible to bite into hard foods when you wear dentures. You'll either have to give up your favorite foods, cut them into small pieces or cook them until they're soft if you want to continue to enjoy them. When you choose dental implants, your biting power won't be affected. You'll be able to eat all of the same foods you did before you lost your tooth.

Interested in learning how dental implants can improve your smile? Call Dr. Wingard and Dr. Morris, your Evans and Augusta, GA dentists, to schedule an appointment. Restore your smile with dental implants!

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