Even if you want dental implants, you might hesitate due to the cost. That’s only natural – these prosthetic teeth can get expensive at times. Plus, you may think seemingly-cheap dentures or bridges are better options for your budget. The reality, though, is that implants are worth the extra expense; they offer perks that other restorations don’t. Your local dentist can even prove it. Here, then, is a summary of implants’ invaluable advantages and money-saving features.
Implants’ Perks are Priceless
In exchange for their initial price, implants offer various priceless benefits. Among them, the most notable are:
A Beautiful, Restored Smile
Implants look beautiful and act like natural teeth. In fact, most people can’t even tell them apart from ordinary pearly whites!
Such amazing functionality stems from the implants’ materials. Using titanium, the prosthetics fuse with your jaw and don’t slip or fall. On the other hand, their porcelain crowns are color-matched to your enamel, blending seamlessly with your smile.
Little-to-No Frustration
Keeping up with dentures and bridges can get frustrating. They don’t always stay in place, coming loose at embarrassing moments. The appliances may be hard to clean and cause bad breath too. There’s also their need for various creams, solutions, and such.
Thankfully, dental implants are easy to maintain. They look and feel like regular teeth, so they won’t slip and only need standard oral practices (brushing, flossing, etc.) They don’t require special pastes or cleansers either!
Youthful Looks
Implants do more than just beautify your smile. As a bonus, they even help your face appear younger.
If you didn’t already know, tooth loss erodes your jaw. Left untreated, it causes your jawbone to lose tissue gradually. From there, you might suffer facial collapse that ages your face. However, implants prevent (and even reverse) this erosion by stimulating your jaw’s sockets. The result is that your face stays firm, vibrant, and youthful.
How Implants Save You Money
Often enough, implants are a big financial commitment. Even so, they make an excellent investment that pays off with time. Overall, you see, they save you more money than other restorations.
The simple reality is that implants (usually) have a long lifespan. On average, they last at least 15-20 years; they’ll last 30 years or more if given proper care. As such, they don’t need many follow-up visits for costly repairs and maintenance. Dentures and bridges, meanwhile, only last 7-10 years. Due to frequent repairs, they’ll cost more in the long run.
Ultimately, dental implants really are worth the price. So, go ahead and get some from your local dental provider!
About the Practice
Nova Smiles Dental is based in Annandale, VA. Led by Dr. Salari, our practice strives for comprehensive and personalized dental care. To that end, we offer quality treatments that span preventive, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry, not to mention emergency smile procedures. Naturally, our many offerings also include effective dental implants! For more information or to book a visit, you can reach us on our website or by phone at (703)-763-0800.