Having A Tooth Removed? You Really Do Want An Implant
If you need to have a tooth extracted by your dentist, then one of the first questions your dentist is likely to ask is if you want an implant. They are referring to a dental implant — an artificial tooth that they can insert into your jaw where your natural tooth used to be. It's important to think before you answer this question. While getting a dental implant can be a bit expensive, it really is a good idea to have that extracted tooth replaced. Here's why.
A dental implant will keep your other teeth from shifting.
A dental implant does more than enable you to chew and bite. Since an implant replaces both the root and the crown of your tooth, it helps keep the roots of your other nearby teeth from trying to shift into the empty space left behind from the extracted tooth. Without an implant, the other teeth and their roots may shift, which can result in a range of issues, including misaligned and crooked teeth, jaw aches, and root infections. It is easier and also less expensive to just have an implant put in and prevent these issues in the first place.
A dental implant will restore your natural look.
Some people may avoid getting implants because they fear they will look strange or unnatural in their mouths. But this is not the case at all. Once you are all healed, no one will be able to tell that you have dental implants instead of your natural teeth. Even a dentist will need to take a close look to know you have an implant. You may suffer from a loss of confidence if people can see that you are missing a tooth when you smile, but your confidence will be maintained with a dental implant.
A dental implant will last a lifetime.
Most people do not enjoy going to the dentist. If you leave the tooth space empty after an extraction or if you choose another replacement option like a bridge, you will end up having to see the dentist about that space again — either to have the bridge replaced or to have the neighboring teeth worked on after they suffer related damage. If you have a dental implant, on the other hand, that implant may even last for the rest of your life. You'll still need dental checkups, but you won't need as much dedicated care for that space.
Whenever you have a tooth extracted, it is always a good idea to replace it with an implant. Talk to your dentist to learn more about dental implants
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