Dental implants represent the most advanced procedure available for tooth replacement and dental reconstruction.

An artificial substitute for your natural tooth roots, the implant fuses seamlessly to the bone, providing strong support for replacement teeth. Dental implants restore your comfort and confidence in a way that dentures and bridgework cannot.

When you choose dental implants, you are investing in the future of your smile. Implants not only look and feel better, but over the long term, they also prove a better investment.

• Dental implants are more cost effective. Don’t be overwhelmed by the higher price of dental implants. Your upfront investment pays off over time. Even with partial insurance reimbursement, the cost of a tooth-supported three tooth bridge is about the same as replacing that tooth with a dental implant and crown.
  However, recurrent decay, periodontal disease and other oral health issues are more common and more costly to repair with a tooth-supported bridge. New foundations, crown reconstruction and other bridgework restoration all add significantly to the price tag over time. You may be spending more at the outset for your dental implants, but you make that money back by substantially reducing the need for follow-up treatment.
• Dental implants have a longer life expectancy. According to the American Dental Association, the average bridge lasts 10.1 years compared to more than 20 years for 95 percent of dental implants. This means that with tooth-supported bridgework, you should expect to pay for a total replacement twice as often as when you invest in dental implants. By the 20-year mark, repairs, reconstruction and replacement for your bridgework are likely to have cost you more than twice what you might have spent on implants.
• Dental implants require less reconstruction. The latest dental implant techniques offer you a more natural solution to tooth decay or tooth loss. In contrast to a tooth-supported bridge, the implant requires no crowning or compromising of adjacent teeth. This means reduced discomfort and less long-term maintenance, which together translate to fewer treatments. Dental implants preserve your smile, spare you future dental visits, and save you money over the life of your investment.

Other Benefits of Dental Implants

When you smile, the world responds to you in kind. Don’t let tooth decay or tooth loss get in the way of your smile or your life. With the latest technologies and techniques, dental implants return the natural look and feel of your original teeth. Dental implants don’t just improve your appearance. They improve your quality of life.Here’s how:

Confidence and Self-Esteem
Your bright smile gives off a sense of ease, confidence and capability. Whether you need a full mouth reconstruction or a less extensive dental implant procedure, advances in dental restoration allow you to leave your dentist’s office with a new replacement tooth the same day of your appointment. This means that when you walk out of your appointment, you’re already on your way to a better self-image.

Improved Appearance
Dental implants bring youthfulness back to your smile, prevent the deterioration of facial structures, and reduce the presence of wrinkles around the mouth, helping you convey confidence at every occasion.

Improved Speech
Speaking in public is stressful enough. You don’t need the added anxiety of unreliable dentures. False teeth may become dislodged, causing you to mumble or slur your speech. But dental implants never budge so you know that when you speak, you’ll be heard loud and clear.

Easier Eating
Dental implants don’t move around like dentures. Implants function just like your real teeth so that when you eat, all you’re thinking about is the food.

Better Oral Hygiene
Dental implants don’t require reducing teeth as do methods such as the tooth-supported bridge. This means that more of your original teeth are left intact. Implants also allow you easier access to and between teeth, improving your oral maintenance.

Dental Alignment
Dental implants also help preserve the shape of your face and your smile by preventing your teeth from shifting.  
Improve your quality of life with dental implants. A brighter smile is only the beginning!

Jillian M. Barras DDS is the owner and dentist of Port City Family and Cosmetic Dentistry. After serving in the Navy, Dr. Barras opened Port City Family and Cosmetic Dentistry with the goal of providing exceptional dental care in a warm, caring environment. Helping you achieve optimal oral health is our passion. To learn more about Dr. Barras and Port City Family and Cosmetic Dentistry visit www.yourwilmingtondentist.com or 910-251-8174.