Dental implants are quite the impressive tooth replacement option. The posts are made from biocompatible titanium, the crowns look flawlessly natural, and they were created by a Swedish physician who was experimenting with a rabbit femur.
If you liked those fun facts, here are four more that you probably didn’t know about!
1. Dental Implants Can’t Catch Cavities
Since dental implants are made from titanium and ceramic, the bacteria that cause cavities have no interest in them. Essentially, dental implants are in fact cavity-proof. But that doesn’t mean you can stop brushing your teeth! Even if you’ve replaced all of your natural pearly whites, you still have gum disease and infection to worry about.
2. They Retain the Most Chewing Power Out of Modern Replacements
Dentures are the most popular tooth replacement for a reason, but they only retain about 30% of your natural chewing power. That’s why you might find it difficult to eat tougher foods like crunchy vegetables or stringy meats. Even bridges can come with some diet restrictions. Dental implants, in contrast, retain 70% of your chewing power. That’s enough to let you enjoy all your meal-time favorites!
3. Dental Implants Can Last for 30 Years or More
Remember, dental implant posts are made out of titanium, so yeah – they tend to be pretty durable. In fact, dental implants can last for up to 30 years or more when taken care of properly. Simply brush your teeth twice daily, floss at least once per day, and visit your dentist biannually, and you could have a restoration that lasts a lifetime.
4. They Can Prevent Jawbone Loss
Did you know that tooth loss makes your jawbone deteriorate? This is because the only way for your jawbone to get essential stimulation is by receiving signals from a dental root. To-date, dental implants are the only restoration that can also replace dental roots. Stimulation is transferred from the crown, to the implant post, and finally to your eager jawbone.
If you’d like to learn more about dental implants and how they could benefit you, talk to your dentist. They’d be happy to go into more detail about this highly advanced restoration!
About the Practice
United Dental Centers of Hammond is proud to have an expert periodontist on staff. Their specialized knowledge makes them well-qualified to address any questions or concerns you may have about dental implants. To contact our office for more information, call 219-933-4900.