Your smile is a valuable part of who you are and helps serve as a first impression for those you meet at work or elsewhere. The goal for many with missing teeth is to restore their smile in a way that truly reflects, not detracts from, their personality. If this also sounds like something you desire, our Southgate, MI, dental implant dentists can help.

Here are 6 standout signs that heavily indicate a need for thedental implant procedure.

Speak With Our Dentists About Implants If You:

1. Lost Teeth or Had a Few Removed

   One of the most obvious reasons for a tooth replacement like dental implants is a missing tooth or multiple missing teeth. No matter how you lost them, it can be a source of shame and embarrassment in your life.

   Our dentists are here to rebuild your smile. A dental implant can be carefully placed in each available spot and will be as strong and durable as a natural tooth. Maintaining implants also only involves regular brushing, flossing, and teeth cleanings in our Southgate, MI, dental office so there is no need to stress over extensive care.

2. Don’t Want to Deal With a Bridge or Dentures

   No one likes the feeling of a shifting dental appliance. Sure, you can always have your dentures or dental bridge adjusted, but at a certain point it can become too much to handle for some patients. Ultimately, a more permanent solution is what they want.

   With dental implants, there is no worry that they will become loose during the day. You can confidently eat or talk knowing they will always remain in place thanks to the fact they are surgically embedded and fused to your jawbone.

3. Need or Recently Underwent Tooth Extraction

   Our dentists will always do whatever they can to save an infected tooth. Unfortunately, if the infection is too severe, a tooth extraction becomes the only viable option.

   For obvious reasons, having a tooth pulled often gets people thinking about replacement options. If you want the feeling and function of a natural tooth, a dental implant is the ideal choice. The implant will fill in the new gap beautifully and not look out of place in the slightest.

4. Want a Fuller, More Defined Face

   After teeth are lost, your jawbone tends to shrink and decline in mass due to a lack of stimulation from tooth roots. Bone loss over time can lead to a change in facial structure and cause an individual to look older than their true age.

   While traditional dentures or bridges help replace missing teeth, they do not stimulate the jawbone as they sit on top of the gums. Dental implants are instead placed by our dentists into your jawbone which in turn prevents bone loss much like a natural tooth root would.

5. Aren’t Interested in Adhesives or Extensive Cleaning

   It goes without saying that dentures serve a useful purpose. However, the care that they require isn’t always the most ideal or quickest.

   Because dentures are known to slip at times, adhesive is often needed to keep them in place. The regular application of an adhesive is where it can get messy and outright inconvenient for many wearers. Implants, on the other hand, are embedded into your jawbone and are not in danger of shifting throughout the day.

   Dentures also need to be removed and properly cleaned after eating to prevent plaque buildup or trapped food particles. Those who have dentures must be careful when brushing the appliance(s) to avoid damage and must soak them overnight.

   You can care for dental implants in the same way you do your natural teeth: brush at least twice a day and floss daily. Regular dental checkups are also appreciated so our dentists can monitor your oral health.

6. Have Cracked or Broken a Tooth

   A damaged tooth can be repaired with other restorative procedures but sometimes, a cracked or broken tooth is beyond the fix of a dental crown. Our dentists may decide that it is best to extract the remaining part of the tooth and place a dental implant.

   If it is found that your tooth is broken below the gum line or has resulted in damaged pulp, tooth removal may also be the option to pursue. Your oral health will greatly improve after having an implant placed by our dentists thanks to its long-lasting durability and jawbone stimulation.

Schedule a Dental Implant Consultation

If you’re interested in trying this form of restoration but are still on the fence, our dental implant dentists in Southgate, MI, can perform an exam and let you know if you’re a candidate for the procedure. Call Northline Dental at (734) 284-8088 to request an appointment.