Listen to Your Dentist When They Recommend Wisdom Teeth Extraction

If you have a tooth that is decayed or damaged and needs to be extracted, you may fear how you're going to replace it adequately. There are a few different ways that you can replace the tooth, so no one can tell you had a dental problem in the past.

You can use a partial denture to go in the place of the tooth, or a bridge—but you may want to ask your dentist about permanent dental implants. This is a great way to repair the flaw in your smile. If you're interested in learning more, here are benefits of an implant to consider.

No Wiggle Room

The dental implant is going to be drilled into your bone so that it's fused into place. The synthetic tooth is going to be designed to fit the empty space perfectly, and it isn't going to move around while you eat, talk or chew. You don't have to take the tooth out at the end of the day, or worry about it falling out of place. 

Low Maintenance

If you take care of the implant properly, it can last for a lifetime. It may have to be tightened, but you don't have to worry about cavities in the tooth. A dental bridge can need removed, redesigned and replaced as often as every 5 years, and the dentures can need relined every 2 years. You follow a normal daily oral routine of brush, floss and rinse with the implant, and it's one of the easiest tooth replacement choices to maintain.

You also don't have to worry about damaging the implant when you eat something that is crunchy or sticky, and the implant isn't going come out of position.

Better Oral Health

The implant doesn't leave the gum tissue exposed during the night like a denture, and it doesn't damage the supporting or surrounding teeth like a bridge. Instead, it helps protect the gum tissue, and you don't have to worry about the implant ever getting a cavity or needing a root canal. The synthetic implant is the healthiest replacement option for your smile.

You probably want to restore your smile as quickly as possible after there has been severe oral damage. You can replace the tooth with a healthy option that is going to look and feel natural, helping you feel confident about your smile. Talk to a restorative dentistry to learn more about your options for replacements.