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 two-part article series explains the three ways dental implants benefit both your short and long term oral health: by (1) preventing bacterial infection, (2) restoring dental stability and (3) promoting good jaw bone health.

Dental implants in Arlington are recognized by dentists and oral surgeons around the world to be the best and most sophisticated technology for the replacement of missing or irreparably damaged or decayed teeth. This is not only because they are carefully fabricated to be virtually indistinguishable in appearance from a patient’s remaining healthy natural teeth, nor is it because they support a strong bite function, enabling patients to eat all the foods they love. While the functionality, aesthetics and comfortable fit of dental implants in Arlington are fundamental to their success as a tooth replacement technology, the Arlington dentist recommends them for their various short and long-term oral health benefits.

In this two-part article series, we shall be discussing these various benefits with a qualified and experienced Arlington dentist. Armed with this information about dental implants in Arlington, it is hoped that you will go on to make the best possible decision regarding your oral healthcare in the unfortunate event that you lose one of your natural teeth.

1. Dental Implants in Arlington Minimize the Risk of Bacterial Infection

“When a natural tooth is lost and left without replacement, the remaining tooth socket is left completely vulnerable,” explains the Arlington dentist. “Food debris and bacteria easily get stuck in the socket and because it’s deep and probably still quite tender, it is impossible for a patient to keep entirely clean.”

“The consequence of leaving a tooth socket bare is an increased risk of bacterial infection. Also, because of its proximity to the healthy teeth on either side of the gap, there is a risk of this infection spreading and compromising the health of the entire dental arch,” says the Arlington dentist. “This is why we always recommend immediate tooth replacement with dental implants in Arlington.”

By filling in the exposed tooth socket, dental implants in Arlington effectively prevent food and bacteria from collecting in this natural fleshy trap, thus minimizing your risk of infection.

2. Dental Implants in Arlington Restore Stability to the Dental Arch

“All it takes is one missing tooth to upset the stability of the entire dental arch,” says the Arlington dentist. “Each tooth in your mouth, to some extent, depends on its neighbors for support and stability.” So, when one tooth falls out or is extracted by the dentist and left without replacement by, for example, dental implants in Arlington, the adjacent teeth will begin to migrate to fill in the gap. As each tooth moves, its adjacent teeth will also become unstable.

“Many patients experience a loosening of all their teeth after only losing one or two,” says the Arlington dentist. “Dental implants in Arlington restore stability and support where necessary, which prevents migration of the adjacent teeth, thus maintaining great oral health and bite function.”

The Health Benefits of Dental Implants in Arlington: Stay Tuned

To read about the remaining health benefit of dental implants in Arlington, stay tuned for the second installment of this article series.

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

In our previous three article posts, dentists in Arlington Texas have answered questions focusing on cosmetic procedures ranging from teeth whitening and ceramic crowns to crown lengthening, porcelain veneers and the link between cosmetic dentistry and general dentistry. In this article, the final installment of the series, we shall focus on FAQs about dental implants in Arlington. This tooth replacement technology is a great example of how the line between cosmetic and general dentistry can, at times, cease to exist altogether!

FAQ: If I’ve lost a couple of teeth over the years, what teeth replacement technology is most recommended by dentists in Arlington Texas?

Answer:Whether you have lost one, many or all of your teeth – and in most cases, regardless of the cause – dentists in Arlington Texas will time and again recommend dental implants. They are the most sophisticated, comprehensive and long-term solution to missing teeth that, unlike any other dental technology, supports a healthy jaw bone.

FAQ: Dental implants in Arlington may be the way to go, but doesn’t it hurt terribly to have them placed?

Answer:It is one of the most unfortunate misconceptions amongst patients that dental implant surgery is acutely painful, say dentists in Arlington Texas. The use of sophisticated computer imaging software enables dentists to perform implant procedures using minimal incisions and sutures, which is the primary source of post-operative pain. Furthermore, you will not be operated upon without the use of local or, in more complex cases of teeth replacement, general anesthesia, assure dentists in Arlington Texas. Patients even have the option to take a sedative prior to the procedure, so that your experience will be as pain and anxiety-free as possible. Sure, it would hurt if you had to place dental implants in Arlington without the benefit of all our modern technologies; protocols and analgesic medications, but then so would getting a filling!

FAQ: What’s the lifespan of dental implants in Arlington? Will they ever require replacement?

Answer:Dental implants in Arlington have a remarkable life span. If placed by qualified and experienced dentists in Arlington Texas and if cared for properly by you, the patient, your new teeth can last several decades, which is longer than any other teeth replacement technology. In fact, some patients have had their dental implants in for as long as 30 years with no sign of failure or need for restoration. Make sure you maintain a high standard of oral hygiene and visit your dentist regularly and there’s no reason why you can’t keep a dental implant for just as long, advises dentists in Arlington Texas.

FAQ: I currently wear dentures and was told a few years ago that I’m not a candidate for dental implants because my jaw bone is too thin. Can dentists in Arlington Texas recommend anything else? I hate dentures!

Answer:They certainly can! Modern dental implant protocols enable skilled dentists in Arlington Texas to provide edentulous (toothless) and near edentulous patients with a brand new set of non-removable teeth that look, function and feel like natural teeth. Best of all, with ‘All-on-4’ dental implants in Arlington, they can almost always do this with a single surgery, in a single day! The bone in your jaw requires stimulation or ‘exercise’ in order to remain alive and vital, explain dentists in Arlington Texas. In a healthy jaw, this stimulation is provided by the tooth roots, which transmit the forces associated with biting, chewing and grinding into this hard tissue.

When all the teeth are lost, so too is this stimulation and, as a result, the jaw bone begins to atrophy, explain dentists in Arlington Texas. This can compromise a patient’s candidacy for dental implants in the long run, especially if they have been wearing dentures for many, many years. However, new and advanced dental implant protocols are able to overcome this traditional challenge and almost always without the need for bone grafting surgery first, say dentists in Arlington Texas. If you are interested in having a full set of permanent teeth placed, then speak to your dentist about the ‘All-on-4’ dental implant protocol.