If you've had tooth extractions and want to replace your missing teeth, dental implants may be recommended. Dentists insert a small titanium rod into your jaw where the roots of the missing tooth used to be to support a false tooth, bridge, or denture. In addition to beautifying your smile and strengthening your bite, this tooth replacement procedure benefits your dental health in three ways.

Why Do Dentists Recommend Dental Implants?

1. Permanence

Once your dental implant has been successfully inserted and fused to your jawbone, it's permanent. Only injury or infection may weaken it. Although the false teeth attached to an implant may need adjustment or replacement, the post itself is designed to remain permanently in your jaw. The titanium is durable and resists ordinary wear and tear. In some ways, it's stronger than a natural tooth.

2. Stability

Patients with dental implants love them because they don't shift around. They’ll never come out accidentally, and they provide a sturdy foundation for dentures and other dental prosthetics. You can chew, speak, and smile without worry or discomfort.

3. Health

After you lose a tooth, bone and gum tissue start receding. Receding gums can loosen nearby teeth. Dental implants enable the bone to stay strong and healthy without receding. Every time you bite down with an implant, it stimulates the bone tissue and keeps it healthy.

For quality dental implants in Perry County, choose Jim S. Caudill, DMD, PSC. Based in Hazard, KY, Dr. Caudill has nearly 45 years of experience in general, cosmetic, and pediatric dentistry as well as orthodontics. His services include the latest procedures, including Invisalign® and dental implants. Call (606) 436-3432 to schedule an appointment, or learn more about what this practice has to offer online.