A dental implant is a faux tooth that is implanted in two parts. One is inserted into the jaw bone and has a hole in it, and the second part is the faux tooth that is actually seen above the gum line. The dental implant is used when you have lost a tooth or multiple teeth are missing. These implants are used much like your natural teeth and can be long-lasting if you take care of your teeth properly. If you aren't sure if you should get dental implants, read on for some reasons why you should. 

1. You Have Missing Teeth

If you have missing teeth, but the rest of your teeth aren't in bad shape, you can get dental implants instead of having your other teeth pulled out and getting dentures. If you are missing just a few teeth, or even just one, don't leave yourself with missing teeth, as your other teeth can shift and move, leaving the rest of your teeth to become crooked. Fill in those missing teeth with dental implants instead.

2. You Aren't Ready For Dentures

If you aren't ready just yet for dentures, you can get dental implants instead. Dentures replaces all of your teeth, or a partial to replace a part of your teeth, but dental implants are implanted as singular teeth in your mouth and work, and look just like your natural teeth. Dental implants are permanent in your mouth and never have to be removed as do dentures. Dentures are removed when sleeping at night, and have to be removed to clean them, dental implants are cleaned in your mouth and are never removed unless they are being replaced.

3. To Prevent Bone Deterioration

To prevent your jawbone from deteriorating, you can get dental implants to preserve the bone and prevent your bones from breaking down and receding. If you don't have teeth in your mouth, this can occur. Having dental implants put in can help to preserve the bone in your mouth and prevent other oral health concerns.

If you aren't sure if dental implants are right for you, or if you should get these implants, talk to your dentist about the pros and cons to see if they are for you. Dental implants are permanent and work much like your natural teeth, so nobody can tell the difference. Make a dental appointment today to discuss dental implants.