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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