Anderson Dental Blog

You have probably heard some good things about dental implants. For example, they are incredibly strong, they cannot get cavities, and they have the potential to last a lifetime! Indeed, they are amazing! But does that mean you should be eager to replace your existing natural teeth with dental implants? Not necessarily. This blog post explains what you should know before you commit to anything.

After the extraction of natural teeth, a biological process known as resorption begins. Essentially, this means that because the jawbone is no longer being stimulated by the tooth roots, it starts to deteriorate. Your body recycles the bone for other purposes! While that is certainly efficient, it is not desirable, especially since resorption can change the shape of your face over time.

The good news is that replacing your missing teeth can help to prevent bone loss in the jaw. But which tooth replacement option is best? In this blog post, we explain how dentures compare to dental implants.