The first thing someone notices about you is typically your smile. However, if you’re missing teeth, it can be hard not to feel self-conscious about showing off your charming grin. That being said, tooth loss is not purely a cosmetic issue. Having noticeable gaps in your teeth can make it harder to eat and speak as you normally would. It can also have serious repercussions on your oral health by deteriorating your jawbone and causing facial sagging. Thankfully, dental implants can offer a one-size-fits-all solution to your troubles! To get you back to showing off your pearly whites, here are 3 ways dental implants can restore your confidence!
#1. Providing a Seamless Look
Your dental implants are designed to mimic and match your natural teeth in functionality and appearance.
There won’t be any metal mouth from silver or gold restorations or gaps in your smile, so you’ll be able to flaunt your dazzling grin whenever and wherever you want without people staring at your missing teeth. No one will be the wiser, and you can feel proud rather than self-conscious when you’re out and about.
#2. Rejuvenating Your Youthful Glow
If you’re struggling with tooth loss, your jawbone may have begun to undergo “bone resorption”. Basically, without stimulation, your jawbone will begin to deteriorate over time. This can significantly age your face by leaving you with wrinkled lips and sagging cheeks.
Implants act as your natural teeth (including the roots) would and can give your jawbone the stimulation it needs, stopping bone resorption and preventing these aesthetic issues. You’ll be back to basking in your youthful glow and showing off your beaming smile.
#3. Improving Your Speech
People may pay attention to your appearance in a social setting, but another thing people with missing teeth might be self-conscious of is how those gaps affect their speech. Gaps in your smile can make it challenging to speak clearly. This is because there are certain sounds and words that require teeth for proper articulation.
Dental implants will restore your ability to speak clearly and confidently without worry. After you heal, it’ll be as if you never lost any teeth at all! Say goodbye to feeling embarrassed about the way you talk!
About the Practice
Northern Virginia Oral, Maxillofacial, & Implant Surgery is led by a team of oral surgeons who provide a variety of services, ranging from general oral surgery to dental implants. The practice uses a 4-step dental implant process and offers local anesthesia during implant placement. If you are wondering if you are a candidate for dental implants and are curious about how they can boost your confidence, reach out to Northern Virginia Oral, Maxillofacial & Implant Surgery at their website or by phone at (703) 666-3653!