The month of September is usually earmarked to spread awareness about dental implants that play a vital role in replacing missing teeth and help keep your smile intact. Sponsored by the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID), the theme for this year is ‘Healthy Mouth, Healthy You!’ While we cannot stress enough about good oral hygiene when taking care of your overall health, September focuses on dental implant awareness and the many mighty benefits of getting them.
Since getting your dental implants requires an elaborate and delicate procedure, make sure you contact a reputed dental clinic when getting them fitted. This will make the process hassle-free and your doctor will guide you through a speedy recovery. Additionally, make sure that you take your regular dental check-ups seriously and get them done in time to keep your teeth healthy and bright.
Brushing twice a day, flossing, staying away from sugary foods and drinks, and going for your scheduled dental check-ups help maintain good oral hygiene. Oral hygiene is very important since it helps you prevent problems like:
1. Bad breath
2. Toothaches
3. Cavities
4. Swollen and infected gums from conditions like gingivitis
5. Riskier problems like periodontitis may damage your gums and in the unlikely event may even cause problems in your jaw bone
6. Tooth loss
A good set of teeth also helps you chew properly which, in turn, affects your ability to break down foods and absorb nutrients. Hence a healthy set of teeth and gums is essential for maintaining your overall health.
However, today in the unlikely event that you chip or lose your teeth or develop cavities that threaten your oral health, dental implants come as a boon. And, as September aims to spread dental implant awareness and is celebrated as Dental Implant Awareness Month, here is some general information about them.
Dental implants help you replace one or more of your teeth when they go missing and help keep your teeth set intact.
These implants generally consist of a titanium screw that is surgically fit into your jaw bone. The screw is then allowed to fuse. This process takes some time and helps preserve the bone structure of your jaw. A crown, that is customized to fit your teeth set, is then placed over the screw with the help of an abutment and this entire structure acts like a natural tooth helping you chew properly and flaunt a beautiful smile.
Opting for dental implants to restore one or more of your missing teeth can come with the following benefits:
1. Since your jaw bone deteriorates in the place where there is a tooth missing, dental implants can help protect your jaw bone in the long run.
2. They help restore your chewing power and indirectly benefit nutrient absorption in the body and promote better health.
3. When taken care of properly, dental implants can last a lifetime and act as a worthy replacement for your teeth.
4. They also help keep the teeth adjacent to the implant stable and prevent the teeth from awkwardly getting tilted towards the gap where your teeth were.
5. They help keep your smile intact and keep your facial structure intact thereby preventing your face from sagging.
Now, that you know how important it is to maintain good oral health and how dental implants can come in handy in the unlikely event that you lose a tooth or develop cavities and need a tooth extraction, make sure you pick a reputed clinic for all your dental woes. That way a specialist can guide you through what is the best course of action for you depending on the state of your dental health. September comes in as a gentle reminder helping you to keep your smile intact and go for a check up to know whether you are a dental implant away or not!