Are Dental Implants a Good Choice for Seniors?

Age affects every part of your body, including your teeth. As you grow older, your teeth can become worn, frail, or damaged due to decay, trauma, or periodontal disease. Despite your best efforts to care for your pearly whites, you may wind up losing one or more of your teeth. That’s where dental implants can come in. Implants from Proffitt Dentistry in Maryville, Tennessee, make great replacement teeth for seniors looking for a long-term remedy for tooth loss. 

Why Dental Implants for Seniors? 

Implants offer a permanent solution to replacing lost teeth, as the titanium implant that’s embedded into your jaw can last a lifetime. With proper care, the prosthetics supported by your implants, i.e., porcelain crown, bridge, or dentures, can last between 10-15 years, depending on their use. Implants look, feel, and function more like natural teeth than any other restorative option, making it easier to smile, chew, and speak. 

Although implant procedures take months to complete as the implant has to fuse with your jawbone before attaching permanent prosthetics, the final results of firm, stable, natural-looking teeth make the wait well worth it! 

Key Advantages of Implant Dental Reconstruction

Here are some of the advantages seniors stand to gain by choosing implants as replacement teeth:

• Better eating as your full bite and chewing efficiency are restored, enabling you to eat all your favorite foods
• Better oral health, as implants keep your natural teeth from shifting, stimulate bone growth to keep your jawbone from deteriorating, and facilitate oral hygiene to minimize your risk of decay or gum disease
• A better perspective about your appearance, which will boost your confidence and self-esteem. You’ll feel more comfortable around others and be able to enjoy life again
• An attractive smile, as implants are firm, stable, and strong, just like natural teeth, and exude a natural-looking appearance
• Easy maintenance, as implants only require daily brushing, flossing, and routine dental cleanings to look and function their best

Are you a senior looking to replace lost teeth? Contact Dr. Proffitt in Maryville, TN, at (865) 432-0804 to learn more about dental implants.