If you need to replace a tooth, you have several options at your disposal, including dental implants and dentures. For many people, dental implants are the best choice for their function and durability. While implants are primarily praised for their reliability and discretion, they also offer many benefits to your health.

Dental Implants Maintain Your Bone Density

Dental Implants Reduce Your Risk of Decay and Disease

Losing a tooth can be a painful experience. Even if the loss itself was uneventful, you are left with an empty socket, creating another place in your mouth for bacteria to gather. Once your implant is installed, there are no additional steps to add to your existing dental hygiene routine, where dentures and other replacements that sit on your gum line may require extra work.

Dental Implants Help You Maintain Your Nutrition

If you're missing a tooth or having a toothache, you may find yourself gravitating toward softer food to avoid pain. While this may be good for your mouth now, it is detrimental to your oral health in the long run. Limiting the range of foods you eat (especially crunchy fruits and vegetables) minimizes your nutrient intake, potentially leading to health problems, tooth decay among them.

At WestLake Dental Care, we understand that oral health can drive overall health, and we have over 15 years of experience keeping teeth and gums in great shape. Contact us today to learn more about how dental implants can work for you or other available tooth replacement options.