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Tooth loss can occur for various reasons including neglecting your teeth and gums with a poor diet and poor oral hygiene, while athletes are more prone to lose teeth, as well, because they experience trauma and more contact. Tooth loss can have a substantial impact on a person's self-esteem due to the aesthetic implications. In addition, it can also cause bite problems and difficulties eating if not treated correctly and immediately. Dental implants require diligent oral hygiene to ensure they last a long time, but with proper care, can bring you your most natural and beautiful smile yet. Dental Implants and the Benefits Implants are designed to replicate your natural teeth while restoring function and preventing further decay, dental diseases and bone loss. With a 98% success rate, dental implants have become the clear treatment of choice for patients missing one, a few, or all of their teeth. Advantages of Dental Implants include: • Improved Appearance Dental implants look and feel like your own teethâ€"so natural looking no one will notice you have undergone dental restoration.
• Durability Dental implants rival the strength and function of natural teeth. With proper care, implants can last a lifetime.
• Tooth-Saving Implants can support themselves and won't alter or impact healthy, neighboring teeth. By filling in the space of a missing tooth, implants protect the remaining teeth from unwanted shifting.
• Comfort Compared to traditional, removable dentures, secure dental implants are secure and comfortable.
• Renewed Self-Confidence As a result of preserved bone, improved appearance, comfort, health and function, patients can once again smile, eat and speak with confidence. Keep Your Teeth with Proper Nutrition Watching what you eat is extremely important in keeping and maintaining your teeth. Adequate nutrition is important in disease prevention. Ongoing research indicates that antioxidants and other nutrients found in fruits, vegetables and nuts may strengthen immunity and improve your body's ability to fight bacteria and inflammation, which can help protect the teeth and gums. The following tips on proper nutrition can help keep your smile: • Calcium and vitamin D supplements decrease the risk for tooth loss in the elderly.
• Antioxidant vitamins such as vitamin C, and other nutrients from fruits and vegetables help protect gums and other tissues from cell damage and bacterial infection.
• Folic acid promotes healthy mouths and supports cell growth.
• Eating sugary carbohydrate-rich foods as part of a balanced meal is better than eating them alone.
• Foods that take a long time to chew can damage teeth.
• Cheese unleashes a burst of calcium that mixes with plaque and sticks to the teeth, which protects your teeth from acids that cause decay. Missing teeth can bring about negative consequences for your mouth and self-esteem, but with dental implants, replacing your missing teeth can greatly improve your smile. Visit your dentist for a proper consultation for replacement of your missing teeth. Remember, dental implants are not for everyone, but with proper consultation and diagnosis from your Colorado Springs dentist, a treatment will be created.
Sean Hartmen writes for leading cosmetic dentist in Colorado Springs, Dr. Jonathan W. Hill, DDS, who has 20 years of experience and has called Colorado Springs his home since 1995. A leader in same day crowns in Fountain and Colorado Springs, Dr. Hill provides patients with the most advanced dental technology in a warm, caring environment.
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