Friday, August 30, 2013

Looking young with dental implants

Considering dental implants
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Implants for a younger smile
Many people are considering dental implants as a way to preserve the youthful appearance of their face. Human bones are living tissue and stimulation of the jawbone is important when it comes to maintaining a young face. Chewing with natural teeth produces pressure that stimulates the jawbone. This stimulation of the bone keeps the jaw bone for eroding or shrinking and giving our face an older and wrinkled appearance. Beyond keeping a youthful smile, dental implants allow a patient to enjoy full function of the teeth working properly.    

Unlike dentures, implants can last a lifetime. They are surgically placed in the jaw bone, providing stimulation and restoring full function to our ability to chew. Dental implants are as effective as our natural teeth because they mimic the root and the crown of our natural teeth. The root is a tiny titanium screw that fuses to the bone. The crown is a perfect match with the shape and color of our natural teeth. In addition, dental implants are not affected by tooth decay.

Ballantyne Center for Dentistry in Charlotte, NC
Patients, who are considering replacement of dentures with implants, should visit the cosmetic dentists at the Ballantyne Center for Dentistry. The staff and implant dentists also have experience assisting people who carry fear of dentistry. Call their office today to schedule a free consultation for replacing dentures with dental implants.