As you age, it gets harder to do some of the things you used to do – like staying up until 2:00 am or casually springing into a cartwheel. So it’s nice to know that there’s at least one dental treatment without an age limit: dental implants! That’s right – if you want to restore your smile with the most advanced tooth replacement option to date, your maturity doesn’t have to stop you. Keep reading to learn what makes them a great choice for older adults.
Easy Care and Streamlined Maintenance
Make no mistake, dentures are an excellent oral appliance for those who need them. But after a while, taking them out every night for a good cleaning gets cumbersome – especially if your hands are sore from physical labor or a lifetime of typing at a computer. Dental implants, on the other hand, don’t require any more maintenance than natural teeth. Simply use your favorite toothpaste and toothbrush, and don’t forget to floss!
Superior Power Improves Nutrition
Maybe your stomach is more sensitive these days, or maybe you just don’t get as hungry anymore. In any case, getting the nutrients you need to feel good and energized is already challenging. You don’t want to worry about your dental work breaking every time you eat a carrot! Fortunately, since dental implants are rooted to your jawbone, they can offer superior chewing power. You’ll be able to eat all of your favorite healthy foods without issue.
Preserve Your Facial Features
As you grow, the shape of your mouth and oral structure changes. To a certain extent, this is a natural process, but if you’ve been missing teeth for some time, jawbone loss can also contribute to a tired, sunken appearance. The cool thing about dental implants, though, is that they’re a full root-to-crown replacement. The titanium implant post is able to provide essential support and stimulation to your jawbone, which in turn helps preserve your youthful features.
Dental implants are considered “the gold standard of tooth replacements” for a reason, and offer many unique benefits that more mature adults are likely to appreciate. If you’re interested, be sure to schedule a consultation with your dentist. Your ideal smile could be easier to achieve than you think!
About the Author
Dr. David M. Fisher, Jr. has been caring for patients’ teeth for over 20 years. He has unique experience in oral surgery and special care/geriatric dentistry from his time in undergrad, and is happy to serve patients of all ages. If you’re interested in how dental implants could benefit you, you’ll be glad to know that Dr. Fisher partners with local experts to ensure that the implant surgery process goes as smoothly as possible. To schedule a consultation with his office, call 336-288-1242.