Will Getting Dental Implants Making It Easier to Eat & Chew Foods?
By Chris Gazarian | Published on October 14, 2011 | 0 Comments
Dental implants are the single best technology available to replace missing teeth, and Dr. Chris Gazarian of Studio Dental Arts in Studio City says dental implants can make chewing foods easier for people, as well.
People who have dental implants often find that they can eat and chew hard foods just as easily as when they had all natural teeth, which is a huge benefit to patients that is often overlooked when people consider only the aesthetics.
One of the reasons why people who have dental implants in Studio City report having an easier time chewing hard or sticky foods than people with bridges or dentures is because unlike these removable options, dental implants actually become a permanent part of the patient’s mouth. When a person has dental implants, there is nothing removable in the mouth and nothing to annoy the gums or cause friction along the gum line. Dr. Gazarian says that among his patients with one or more missing teeth in Studio City, dental implants are by far a more preferable option, when compared to partial bridges or dentures.
Once the implants have gone in the mouth and the placement procedure is complete, patients can feel comfortable knowing that maintaining their new appliances requires nothing more than brushing and flossing like normal. For patients in Studio City, dental implants look and feel exactly like natural teeth. They preserve the bone, and help keep the bone in the mouth healthier, stronger, and thicker.
Dental implants also help people keep the shape of their face, which means the lips and the cheeks will remain intact, despite the lost tooth, and people can avoid the sinking effect that oral bone loss can create. This actually helps people look younger in many instances, which is an added benefit.
Dr. Gazarian recommends that people who are considering dental implants avoid any dental providers who advertise same-day implants. He says that radio advertisements that claim that people can walk in without teeth and leave with teeth are somewhat deceptive, because what those dentists are offering are not true implants. Instead, dentists who promise same-day implants are actually putting in a product that is not going to last as long and can actually damage the bone in some cases.
Real dental implants take four to six months to heal before the final product can be achieved. However, Dr. Gazarian says these implants are a permanent, one-time deal that people will have for the rest of their lives. For more information, he recommends that people contact his office for consultation appointments.
Studio City, California 91607
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