Why
do I need Dental Implants?
People lose one or more
teeth for a wide variety of reasons, including infection,
gum disease, accident or injury. When natural teeth are removed,
many problems occur. The remaining teeth shift, rotate and
become crooked. An improper bite will develop, making it very
difficult to chew food properly. Spaces and gaps between teeth
may cause embarrassment, problems with speech, and lack of
self-esteem. Dental implants, when properly placed, can restore
missing teeth, thereby eliminating these potential problems.
People who have teeth replaced with dental implants report
better ability to chew food and eat properly, renewed confidence
while speaking, and better self-esteem.
Self Test:
If you have been thinking
about getting dental implants, you are probably wondering
if you are a possible candidate for this procedure. You can
take this simple test to see if this procedure might help
you.
Ask yourself the following
questions:
- Am I
missing one, two, or more teeth?
- Do I hide my smile
because of unsightly spaces between my teeth or because
I am missing teeth?
- Do I lack confidence
when I smile, speak or eat?
- Am I having trouble
eating, chewing, or speaking properly?
- Are my teeth loose,
or am I getting or in need of treatment for advanced gum
disease?
- Do I have dentures
that slip or cause sore spots when I chew?
- Do my dentures need
to be relined frequently because of bone resorption?
- Do I carry my complete
or partial dentures in my pocket or leave them at home?
- Am I having any problems
with existing crowns or bridges, either functionally or
cosmetically?
- Are the teeth holding
my bridge loosening or moving?
- Can I wait three to
nine months for the entire implant process to be completed?
- Will I be willing
to commit to the high standard of home care that is necessary
to properly maintain a dental implant?
- Will I follow up with
regular dental checkups?
- Do I believe that
my life could be improved if my teeth were improved?
If
you answered ‘yes’ to one or more of these questions, you
may be a candidate for the dental implant procedure.
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