Dentists recommend dental implants to replace lost or badly damaged teeth with artificial teeth that will look, feel and work like your natural, healthy teeth. This is the latest substitute for dentures or dental bridges. Although more expensive, it gives the wearer a lot of advantages that the more traditional treatments can't.
This procedure requires surgery and takes some time and several sessions to complete. Naturally, it poses some disadvantages. But when taken into consideration early in the consultation, they can be lessened or even completely avoided.
Just like other surgeries, you may experience discomfort and side effects like swelling and bruising of your gums and face, which is normal even when having regular tooth extraction or any similar dental treatment. You may expect some minor bleeding and pain on the site of the implant itself. While these are common side effects of having cosmetic dental implants, you still need to contact your dental surgeon if you experience any of these longer than you should. Antibiotics or other medication may be needed.
More serious risks may happen like infection on the implant site. Surrounding teeth or gums may also be affected. Perhaps, the worst complication that could happen is an affected sinus. Implants placed in your upper jaw can protrude into a sinus cavity. These are reasons why you should consult a reputable dentist, preferably someone who's experienced in this treatment.
These risks are actually quite rare, especially if your dentist is quite reputable in the field. Also, if you've got a thorough consultation with your dentist, you'll be able to reap the benefits of this treatment with the least possibility of complications.
Dental implants can give you a much improved appearance and comfort in speaking, eating, smiling, and so much more. Implants may be artificial, but they are fused with your bone, so they look and feel permanent. You don't have to be scared of your teeth falling off or exposing the gaps between your teeth whenever you open your mouth.
Ultimately, this treatment can give you back your self-esteem. You can talk to people and smile anytime you want to. Individual implants also allow you to have better oral hygiene since you can clean areas between your teeth much easier.
Final reminder, though. You can only have the full benefits of implants and maximize their lifetime if you take good care of them together with the rest of your remaining natural teeth. Remember to follow proper oral hygiene and maintenance all the time.
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