It’s a beautiful day in Los Angeles, and you’re on a walk with a friend, taking in the fresh air. You walk past an older man, and when he smiles at you, you’re shocked by how young his smile looks. It’s bold, white, and healthy, and yet he appears to be at least 10 to 15 years older than you. You recently heard that dental implants can make you look younger, but is that actually true?
Absolutely. Here are four characteristics of dental implants that explain why some think of them as the “fountain of youth” in dentistry.
Restart the Natural Aging Process
It’s inevitable that teeth will age despite even the most attentive hygiene routines. Years of delicious foods and the consumption of coffee, wine, and other staining beverages will eventually influence the appearance of our teeth. It’s a natural and normal process but not a necessary fate for particularly aged or weakened teeth. In some cases, replacing an aged tooth with a dental implant is an excellent option for optimal health and appearance.
Promote a More Youthful Face
The jawbone not only anchors your teeth but also contributes to the fullness of your face. When teeth are missing, this can result in bone loss when the jaw is less stimulated by everyday activities such as chewing. This bone loss can result in hollowed cheeks and the overall appearance of an aging face.
Replacing missing teeth may require a bone graft in some cases, but once placed, dental implants can work to reverse the aging process by tightening skin and muscles to support a fuller-looking face.
Create a More Resilient Smile
Not only will your face look stronger and more youthful, but your new teeth will also shine with vitality. Dental implants are a work of titanium or zirconia. They come in natural and beautiful shades of white that are strong and stain-resistant. Dental implants are dependable additions to your smile that can brighten your face and teeth for many years to come.
Hinder Additional Tooth Loss
Closing a gap within your smile with a dental implant will also benefit the teeth around it. If the hole remains, nearby teeth may naturally tilt toward the opening, causing them to misalign and grow weaker over time. Placing a new dental implant in a missing space also ensures that an empty socket does not become a host for bacteria that could damage your jawbone further. Working together, dental implants can prevent further tooth loss and jawbone deterioration, promoting a more youthful appearance.
Unlike bridges or dentures, dental implants have the unique ability to roll back years attached to your smile and face. Many patients have even reported fewer wrinkles after replacing a missing tooth with an implant.
About the Author
Dr. Nicole Sassounian and Dr. Albert Silvera are approachable and experienced dentists based in Los Angeles, California. They custom-fit their treatment processes to best serve each and every patient that walks through their doors. Both Dr. Sassounian and Dr. Silvera provide high-quality restorative dentistry services that can take years off your smile with ease. Learn more about how this duo can lift years off your smile through their website or at (310) 575-0886.