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7 Surprising Things You Didn’t Know About Your Dental Implants

July 23, 2019

Dental implants are a great way to replace missing teeth and regain your natural smile. But did you know these surprising facts? Find out more today!

Dental implants are a great way to have a natural smile again after you lose teeth. High-quality implants look just like your regular teeth and an implant can last a lifetime.

However, there are a lot of interesting things you might not know about implants. Here are just a few!

Implants Are Made of Metal

Dental implants are made of titanium, which might not sound like the most tooth-like material. However, the metal base provides a firm foundation for the crown, which is the part that is shaped and coloured to look just like your normal teeth.

Implants Still Need Cleaning

While a dental implant cannot get a cavity, you do still need to practice good dental hygiene. The gum around the implant can build up bacteria and develop gingivitis.

So the fact that you have an implant doesn’t mean you can skip brushing or flossing that area. Your mouth still needs care.

People Have Used Implants for Thousands of Years

As far back as 2000 BCE ancient Chinese replaced missing teeth with bamboo. The Mayans in 600 AD tried to replace gaps in their teeth with seashells that were hammered into place.

In the 1500s to 1800s, people tried to replace missing teeth with teeth that came from poor people in the area, or even from dead bodies. Not surprisingly, these were not very effective!

We’ve come a long way since then – we’re all glad for that!

Your Bone Benefits From Implants

One of the reasons implants are such a great choice as a replacement for missing teeth is that they connect to your jaw bone, just like normal teeth do. This means that they help preserve the bone and even strengthen the jaw’s structure.

The bone fuses to the titanium, and as the bone grows around the implant your jaw gets stronger. Instead of worrying about bone loss, consider dental implants from London City Dental in London Ontario for a long-lasting solution.

Implants Can Last a Lifetime

Dentures have to be replaced every 10 years or so, and other replacement options are also temporary. Because dental implants are connected to the jaw bone and the bone fuses to it, they can last the rest of your life.

Of course, to make them a long-term solution, you need to care for them as you would normal teeth, with brushing, flossing, and regular dental appointments.

They’re Less Painful Than Pulling a Tooth

If you’re nervous about getting dental implants, consider that although it is dental surgery, it isn’t as painful as other procedures. Inserting a post and crown is precise and tends to be less painful than pulling an existing tooth out.

Of course, you’re given pain medication and sedation during the procedure, so you’ll be comfortable throughout. The good news is that your recovery will be easier than healing from other procedures.

There’s a 98% Success Rate

So do dental implants work? Yes!

Most things in life have a pretty significant failure rate, but not implants. 98% of the people who receive them do well and are able to move forward as though they regained their natural teeth.

There’s no age limit for implants and most people are good candidates. If you’re missing teeth, there’s no reason not to go to Cosmo Dental Centre. You can get a consultation to see how implants can help you today.

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