5 Reasons Dental Implants are a Great Choice for Seniors

Implants are titanium posts placed in your jaw surgically to take the place of lost tooth roots. Over several months, these posts fuse with your bone tissue to support your new teeth. Implants can be paired with dental crowns, a fixed bridge, or implant dentures to rebuild your smile.

If you’re a senior with missing teeth, consider the following reasons for choosing implants to restore your grin:

1. No Dietary Restrictions!
   Many foods are hard to chew with missing teeth or traditional dentures. That’s why tooth loss often results in dietary restrictions and less nutritional value from your meals. Implants restore full chewing power to eliminate these restrictions. Implant teeth are strong, durable, and secure because they’re anchored in place by artificial tooth roots. You can talk, laugh, bite, and chew without losing your pearly whites!
2. Permanency
   With implants, you benefit from a permanent tooth loss solution as the titanium posts can provide you with a lifetime of quality use! With good oral care, implant crowns, bridges can last 10+ years. When they’re ready to be replaced, Dr. Awadalla can remove your worn restorations and attach new ones to the same implants to renew your smile! You can permanently restore your smile to its original state through one dental surgery!   
3. No Bone Loss!
   When you lose natural teeth, bone loss often follows, as no tooth roots stimulate your jaw to keep it healthy and strong. Implants take the place of tooth roots to do that job. Implants prevent bone loss to help you avoid that sunken face appearance that often accompanies tooth loss.
4. Improved Quality of Life
   Although tooth loss is common for seniors, there’s no need to endure that discomfort or embarrassment throughout your golden years. Dental implants can restore your smile beautifully! Implants look authentic and feel and function like natural teeth, allowing you to enjoy life’s simple pleasures of talking, laughing, and eating with confidence and ease.
5. Easy Care
   Another great reason seniors should consider implant treatment is the easy maintenance and care. Implants can be brushed and flossed, just like real teeth. Through routine checkups and cleanings, Dr. Awadalla can ensure your implants stay strong and healthy long-term.