There are several options available for patients who need to replace their teeth, depending on their needs and wants.<\/h4>\r\nWhen each option is discussed to patients however, a good number of them opt for dental implants to replace any number of lost teeth. Though dental implants cost more initially, it becomes a worthy investment that pays off over the course of its entire life.\r\n\r\nToday, adults are slowly favoring dental implants for their teeth replacement over other available options.\r\n\r\n![\"dental](\"http:\/\/www.affinitydentalclinics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/smilingcouple8-1024x683.jpg\")
\r\n<\/h2>\r\nWhat are dental implants?<\/h4>\r\nDental implants<\/a>\u00a0are metal frames which are surgically placed into the jawbone, near the gums. This facilitates the placement of replacement teeth afterwards.\r\n\r\nDue to its nature of almost being a part of the jawbone, it provides a jaw-like stable support for artificial teeth.\r\n\r\nFor several users, regular bridges and dentures do not feel comfortable, or cause sore spots after a while. The\u00a0usage<\/a>\u00a0of dental implants eliminates the feeling of sore spots and keeps the replacement teeth in a comfortable position.\r\n\r\nHere are other reasons about the increasing trend of adults choosing dental implants:\r\nDental implants preserve jaw structure<\/h4>\r\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.affinitydentalclinics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/dental-implant-21.jpg\")
<\/a>(c) nusmiledentalfl<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\nThe natural teeth are held by the upper and lower jaws, connected by roots of the teeth. These roots latch on to the jaws, and subsequently provide nourishment to the teeth.\r\n\r\nHowever, once the teeth falls out, the roots will likewise be gone, which causes the now-exposed jaw to shrink.\r\n\r\nDue to the nature of dental implants, though, the roots and teeth are replicated, which significantly slows down the shrinking process of the jaw bones.\r\n\r\n\u00a0<\/strong>\r\nDental implants keep a healthy face structure<\/h4>\r\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.affinitydentalclinics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/dimplant.jpg\")
<\/a>Effect of tooth loss on facial structure<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\nDue to the domino effect of teeth loss, the jaw bones will shrink quicker after each and every teeth loss. Once the jaw bones shrink, the face structure will soon follow, which causes wrinkles and the movement of the mouth to the chin, among many other effects.\r\n\r\nWith dental implants, which are stuck to the jaws to imitate real teeth, the recession of the jaw bones will slow down because of the presence of what feels like real teeth.\r\n
Dental implants protect neighboring teeth<\/h4>\r\nUnlike other teeth replacement processes, dental implants are attached to the jaws, instead of its neighboring teeth. Often, when one loses a tooth, the adjacent one is most likely to follow suit. But due to the placement of dental implants, this tendency is avoided.\r\nDental implants are a long-term investment<\/h4>\r\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.affinitydentalclinics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/beautiful-mature-woman_zpsf5a93188.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nPatients will only ever need to spend for dental implants once in their lifetime, because they are designed to last for life.\r\n\r\nAll alternatives, though cheaper, will require multiple payments and visits to the dentists. 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When each option is discussed to patients however, a good number of them opt for dental implants to replace any number of lost teeth. Though dental implants […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":43259,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"There are several options available for patients who need to replace their teeth, depending on their needs and wants.<\/h1>
When each option is discussed to patients however, a good number of them opt for dental implants to replace any number of lost teeth. Though dental implants cost more initially, it becomes a worthy investment that pays off over the course of its entire life.<\/p>
Today, adults are slowly favoring dental implants for their teeth replacement over other available options.<\/p>
<\/p>
\u00a0<\/h2>What are dental implants?<\/strong><\/h2>Dental implants<\/a>\u00a0are metal frames which are surgically placed into the jawbone, near the gums. This facilitates the placement of replacement teeth afterwards.<\/p>Due to its nature of almost being a part of the jawbone, it provides a jaw-like stable support for artificial teeth.<\/p>
For several users, regular bridges and dentures do not feel comfortable, or cause sore spots after a while. The\u00a0usage<\/a>\u00a0of dental implants eliminates the feeling of sore spots and keeps the replacement teeth in a comfortable position.<\/p>Here are other reasons about the increasing trend of adults choosing dental implants:<\/p>
Dental implants preserve jaw structure<\/strong><\/h2>[caption id=\"attachment_7291\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"550\"]<\/a> (c) nusmiledentalfl[\/caption]The natural teeth are held by the upper and lower jaws, connected by roots of the teeth. These roots latch on to the jaws, and subsequently provide nourishment to the teeth.<\/p>
However, once the teeth falls out, the roots will likewise be gone, which causes the now-exposed jaw to shrink.<\/p>
Due to the nature of dental implants, though, the roots and teeth are replicated, which significantly slows down the shrinking process of the jaw bones.<\/p>
\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>Dental implants keep a healthy face structure\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>[caption id=\"attachment_7294\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"550\"]<\/a> Effect of tooth loss on facial structure[\/caption]Due to the domino effect of teeth loss, the jaw bones will shrink quicker after each and every teeth loss. Once the jaw bones shrink, the face structure will soon follow, which causes wrinkles and the movement of the mouth to the chin, among many other effects.<\/p>
With dental implants, which are stuck to the jaws to imitate real teeth, the recession of the jaw bones will slow down because of the presence of what feels like real teeth.<\/p>
Dental implants protect neighboring teeth<\/strong><\/h2>Unlike other teeth replacement processes, dental implants are attached to the jaws, instead of its neighboring teeth. Often, when one loses a tooth, the adjacent one is most likely to follow suit. But due to the placement of dental implants, this tendency is avoided.<\/p>
Dental implants are a long-term investment<\/strong><\/h2><\/p>
Patients will only ever need to spend for dental implants once in their lifetime, because they are designed to last for life.<\/p>
All alternatives, though cheaper, will require multiple payments and visits to the dentists. Ultimately this is the main reason why adults are slowly shifting to dental implants.<\/p>
What are dental implants?<\/h4>\r\nDental implants<\/a>\u00a0are metal frames which are surgically placed into the jawbone, near the gums. This facilitates the placement of replacement teeth afterwards.\r\n\r\nDue to its nature of almost being a part of the jawbone, it provides a jaw-like stable support for artificial teeth.\r\n\r\nFor several users, regular bridges and dentures do not feel comfortable, or cause sore spots after a while. The\u00a0usage<\/a>\u00a0of dental implants eliminates the feeling of sore spots and keeps the replacement teeth in a comfortable position.\r\n\r\nHere are other reasons about the increasing trend of adults choosing dental implants:\r\nDental implants preserve jaw structure<\/h4>\r\n<\/a>(c) nusmiledentalfl<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\nThe natural teeth are held by the upper and lower jaws, connected by roots of the teeth. These roots latch on to the jaws, and subsequently provide nourishment to the teeth.\r\n\r\nHowever, once the teeth falls out, the roots will likewise be gone, which causes the now-exposed jaw to shrink.\r\n\r\nDue to the nature of dental implants, though, the roots and teeth are replicated, which significantly slows down the shrinking process of the jaw bones.\r\n\r\n\u00a0<\/strong>\r\nDental implants keep a healthy face structure<\/h4>\r\n<\/a>Effect of tooth loss on facial structure<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\nDue to the domino effect of teeth loss, the jaw bones will shrink quicker after each and every teeth loss. Once the jaw bones shrink, the face structure will soon follow, which causes wrinkles and the movement of the mouth to the chin, among many other effects.\r\n\r\nWith dental implants, which are stuck to the jaws to imitate real teeth, the recession of the jaw bones will slow down because of the presence of what feels like real teeth.\r\n
Dental implants protect neighboring teeth<\/h4>\r\nUnlike other teeth replacement processes, dental implants are attached to the jaws, instead of its neighboring teeth. Often, when one loses a tooth, the adjacent one is most likely to follow suit. But due to the placement of dental implants, this tendency is avoided.\r\nDental implants are a long-term investment<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\nPatients will only ever need to spend for dental implants once in their lifetime, because they are designed to last for life.\r\n\r\nAll alternatives, though cheaper, will require multiple payments and visits to the dentists. 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When each option is discussed to patients however, a good number of them opt for dental implants to replace any number of lost teeth. Though dental implants […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":43259,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"There are several options available for patients who need to replace their teeth, depending on their needs and wants.<\/h1>
When each option is discussed to patients however, a good number of them opt for dental implants to replace any number of lost teeth. Though dental implants cost more initially, it becomes a worthy investment that pays off over the course of its entire life.<\/p>
Today, adults are slowly favoring dental implants for their teeth replacement over other available options.<\/p>
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\u00a0<\/h2>What are dental implants?<\/strong><\/h2>Dental implants<\/a>\u00a0are metal frames which are surgically placed into the jawbone, near the gums. This facilitates the placement of replacement teeth afterwards.<\/p>Due to its nature of almost being a part of the jawbone, it provides a jaw-like stable support for artificial teeth.<\/p>
For several users, regular bridges and dentures do not feel comfortable, or cause sore spots after a while. The\u00a0usage<\/a>\u00a0of dental implants eliminates the feeling of sore spots and keeps the replacement teeth in a comfortable position.<\/p>Here are other reasons about the increasing trend of adults choosing dental implants:<\/p>
Dental implants preserve jaw structure<\/strong><\/h2>[caption id=\"attachment_7291\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"550\"]<\/a> (c) nusmiledentalfl[\/caption]The natural teeth are held by the upper and lower jaws, connected by roots of the teeth. These roots latch on to the jaws, and subsequently provide nourishment to the teeth.<\/p>
However, once the teeth falls out, the roots will likewise be gone, which causes the now-exposed jaw to shrink.<\/p>
Due to the nature of dental implants, though, the roots and teeth are replicated, which significantly slows down the shrinking process of the jaw bones.<\/p>
\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>Dental implants keep a healthy face structure\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>[caption id=\"attachment_7294\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"550\"]<\/a> Effect of tooth loss on facial structure[\/caption]Due to the domino effect of teeth loss, the jaw bones will shrink quicker after each and every teeth loss. Once the jaw bones shrink, the face structure will soon follow, which causes wrinkles and the movement of the mouth to the chin, among many other effects.<\/p>
With dental implants, which are stuck to the jaws to imitate real teeth, the recession of the jaw bones will slow down because of the presence of what feels like real teeth.<\/p>
Dental implants protect neighboring teeth<\/strong><\/h2>Unlike other teeth replacement processes, dental implants are attached to the jaws, instead of its neighboring teeth. Often, when one loses a tooth, the adjacent one is most likely to follow suit. But due to the placement of dental implants, this tendency is avoided.<\/p>
Dental implants are a long-term investment<\/strong><\/h2><\/p>
Patients will only ever need to spend for dental implants once in their lifetime, because they are designed to last for life.<\/p>
All alternatives, though cheaper, will require multiple payments and visits to the dentists. Ultimately this is the main reason why adults are slowly shifting to dental implants.<\/p>
<\/a>(c) nusmiledentalfl<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\nThe natural teeth are held by the upper and lower jaws, connected by roots of the teeth. These roots latch on to the jaws, and subsequently provide nourishment to the teeth.\r\n\r\nHowever, once the teeth falls out, the roots will likewise be gone, which causes the now-exposed jaw to shrink.\r\n\r\nDue to the nature of dental implants, though, the roots and teeth are replicated, which significantly slows down the shrinking process of the jaw bones.\r\n\r\n\u00a0<\/strong>\r\n Effect of tooth loss on facial structure<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\nDue to the domino effect of teeth loss, the jaw bones will shrink quicker after each and every teeth loss. Once the jaw bones shrink, the face structure will soon follow, which causes wrinkles and the movement of the mouth to the chin, among many other effects.\r\n\r\nWith dental implants, which are stuck to the jaws to imitate real teeth, the recession of the jaw bones will slow down because of the presence of what feels like real teeth.\r\n When each option is discussed to patients however, a good number of them opt for dental implants to replace any number of lost teeth. Though dental implants cost more initially, it becomes a worthy investment that pays off over the course of its entire life.<\/p> Today, adults are slowly favoring dental implants for their teeth replacement over other available options.<\/p> Dental implants<\/a>\u00a0are metal frames which are surgically placed into the jawbone, near the gums. This facilitates the placement of replacement teeth afterwards.<\/p> Due to its nature of almost being a part of the jawbone, it provides a jaw-like stable support for artificial teeth.<\/p> For several users, regular bridges and dentures do not feel comfortable, or cause sore spots after a while. The\u00a0usage<\/a>\u00a0of dental implants eliminates the feeling of sore spots and keeps the replacement teeth in a comfortable position.<\/p> Here are other reasons about the increasing trend of adults choosing dental implants:<\/p> The natural teeth are held by the upper and lower jaws, connected by roots of the teeth. These roots latch on to the jaws, and subsequently provide nourishment to the teeth.<\/p> However, once the teeth falls out, the roots will likewise be gone, which causes the now-exposed jaw to shrink.<\/p> Due to the nature of dental implants, though, the roots and teeth are replicated, which significantly slows down the shrinking process of the jaw bones.<\/p> \u00a0<\/strong><\/p> Due to the domino effect of teeth loss, the jaw bones will shrink quicker after each and every teeth loss. Once the jaw bones shrink, the face structure will soon follow, which causes wrinkles and the movement of the mouth to the chin, among many other effects.<\/p> With dental implants, which are stuck to the jaws to imitate real teeth, the recession of the jaw bones will slow down because of the presence of what feels like real teeth.<\/p> Unlike other teeth replacement processes, dental implants are attached to the jaws, instead of its neighboring teeth. Often, when one loses a tooth, the adjacent one is most likely to follow suit. But due to the placement of dental implants, this tendency is avoided.<\/p> Patients will only ever need to spend for dental implants once in their lifetime, because they are designed to last for life.<\/p> All alternatives, though cheaper, will require multiple payments and visits to the dentists. Ultimately this is the main reason why adults are slowly shifting to dental implants.<\/p>Dental implants keep a healthy face structure<\/h4>\r\n
<\/a>Dental implants protect neighboring teeth<\/h4>\r\nUnlike other teeth replacement processes, dental implants are attached to the jaws, instead of its neighboring teeth. Often, when one loses a tooth, the adjacent one is most likely to follow suit. But due to the placement of dental implants, this tendency is avoided.\r\n
Dental implants are a long-term investment<\/h4>\r\n
\r\n\r\nPatients will only ever need to spend for dental implants once in their lifetime, because they are designed to last for life.\r\n\r\nAll alternatives, though cheaper, will require multiple payments and visits to the dentists. 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There are several options available for patients who need to replace their teeth, depending on their needs and wants.<\/h1>
<\/p>\u00a0<\/h2>
What are dental implants?<\/strong><\/h2>
Dental implants preserve jaw structure<\/strong><\/h2>[caption id=\"attachment_7291\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"550\"]
<\/a> (c) nusmiledentalfl[\/caption]Dental implants keep a healthy face structure\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>[caption id=\"attachment_7294\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"550\"]
<\/a> Effect of tooth loss on facial structure[\/caption]Dental implants protect neighboring teeth<\/strong><\/h2>
Dental implants are a long-term investment<\/strong><\/h2>
<\/p>