This two-part article series takes a look at the benefits of dental implants over traditional tooth replacement technologies, namely, removable partial and full dentures.

If you have lost all of your teeth or are about to, then perhaps now is the best time to stray from the course set by your parents and grandparents as far as teeth replacement hardware is concerned. It’s true: removable dentures have been around for many centuries and have been the teeth replacement choice of millions upon millions of people. But this is the 21st century, and cosmetic dentistry in Arlington has been keeping up with the rest of medical science’s incredible technological and procedural developments. Nowadays, the very best and most sophisticated solution to edentulism (toothlessness) and near-edentulism is dental implants in Arlington!

Dental Implants in Arlington: A Brief Description

Most people have some kind of idea what dental implants in Arlington are. They are used to replace missing teeth and consist of a titanium screw to which a durable and aesthetic artificial tooth crown is placed. But unlike dentures or bridges, dental implants in Arlington replace both the missing tooth crown AND its root. And it is this rather simple difference that has put dental implants ahead of the other tooth replacement techniques offered by cosmetic dentistry in Arlington.

The Benefits of Dental Implants in Arlington

Dental implants in Arlington offer the full suite of benefits and advantages when compared with archaic technologies such as dentures:

The Aesthetics of Dental Implants in Arlington ~

Because they are not fixed in the mouth, dentures rely on their bulkiness to prevent them from slipping around and falling out. This bulkiness is not only the cause of much discomfort and even gagging, it also pushes on the lips from inside the mouth, resulting in a thin, pinched and aged oral appearance. Dental implants, on the other hand, are always recommended by experts in cosmetic dentistry in Arlington for their aesthetically superior results. Implants, which gain all their support from the underlying jaw bone – just like natural teeth – can be used to support a customized prosthetic dental bridge. Because this bridge is supported entirely by the dental implants, it doesn’t need to be bulky and so is far slimmer and more graceful in construction. This makes for a more natural, youthful and attractive smile!

The Functionality of Dental Implants in Arlington ~

Another reason dental implants are so recommended by experts in cosmetic dentistry in Arlington is because of their functional superiority. A person with natural teeth can bite down with a force of approximately 200 pounds. Your average denture-wearer can bite down with a force of 50 pounds. After 15 years of denture-wearing, this further reduces to a shocking 6 pounds as a result of a deterioration of jaw bone health. With such a weak bite, it’s no wonder why so many elderly people suffer from malnutrition!

Dental implants in Arlington enable patients to bite down with a natural force for three reasons:

• Their “roots” are constructed from the exceptionally hard metal titanium,
• Their “crowns” are fabricated from durable and strong porcelain material, and
• Dental implants in Arlington are supported entirely by the underlying jaw bone, which enables them to function just as well as natural teeth.

What does this mean for the patient? You can eat whatever you want, of course! Dental implants in Arlington enable patients to eat all the foods they like without worrying about hurting their gums or damaging their teeth.

Dental Implants in Arlington: Stay Tuned

To read more about the fantastic benefits and advantages of dental implants, stay tuned for the second installment of this two-part series on cosmetic dentistry in Arlington.

This four-part article series answers the questions frequently asked by patients interested in cosmetically improving the symmetry, color or shape of their teeth.

Are you 100% happy with your smile?

Do you think your teeth could be a little brighter, a little straighter or a little more symmetrical?

Do you think your gum line could be a little higher or a little lower?

Do you wish your teeth weren’t so crowded, or spaced so far apart?

We’re not all born with perfectly white and even teeth. In fact, the ‘celebrity smile’ we all wish we had is the genetic exception rather than the rule. In any case, almost all those celebrities have had quite a bit of help from cosmetic dentistry in Arlington! If you, like so many others, answered yes to any of the above questions, then this four-part FAQ guide provided by professionals in cosmetic dentistry in Arlington may just provide you with the assistance and direction you need. Regardless of what you were born with, it could just be a simple and straight-forward procedure or treatment that stands between you and your red-carpet-ready smile!

FAQ: What do professionals in cosmetic dentistry in Arlington do?

Answer:Professionals in cosmetic dentistry in Arlington are, first and foremost, qualified dentists. They have all the training, skills and in-office technology necessary to provide you with quality dental healthcare. In addition to this foundation, these dentists have spent further time studying and mastering the various procedures, treatments and technologies necessary to restore and improve the cosmetic appearance of teeth and gums. These would include the placement and maintenance of porcelain veneers, ceramic tooth crowns, bridges and bonding. They also offer dental whitening and soft tissue procedures, such as gum grafts and crown lengthening.

FAQ: Will professionals in cosmetic dentistry in Arlington notify me if I have any serious oral health problems?

Answer:Absolutely! As it was explained in the previous question, professionals in cosmetic dentistry in Arlington are, first and foremost, trained and qualified dentists. If the reason behind your cosmetic imperfection is related to the health of your teeth, they will not perform a cosmetic procedure until any and all of your problems have been treated.

For example, if you wish to benefit from a dental whitening treatment because your teeth have become discolored from, for example, gum disease, professionals is cosmetic dentistry in Arlington will first assess the extent of the damage done by the bacterial infection. They will then treat it with a combination of antibiotic medications and the deep cleaning of your teeth and gums, which involves scaling the calculus (plaque and tartar) from the crowns and roots of your teeth using specialized dental tools. Only once the infection has completely cleared up and your oral health restored will professionals in cosmetic dentistry move forward with a teeth bleaching treatment.

FAQ: What happens if the cause behind a cosmetic imperfection is serious?

Answer:If the cause behind an imperfection compromises your oral health and hygiene in any way, then professionals in cosmetic dentistry in Arlington will always explain to you that treatment is needed first before restoration can take place. Having said this, oftentimes, the cosmetic correction doubles as the treatment! For example, if your teeth are over-crowded, you may be fitted with orthodontic braces, which will not only space your teeth more naturally and in a way that will optimize bite function and dental alignment, but it will correct your smile aesthetics in the process! There are actually very few exclusively cosmetic treatments offered by cosmetic dentistry in Arlington. Most of them will correct functionality AND aesthetic problems simultaneously.

Cosmetic Dentistry in Arlington: Stay Tuned

To read more FAQ on cosmetic dentistry in Arlington, stay tuned for the second installment of this four-part article series!