Dental implants make it possible to restore your smile and regain a full-set of functioning teeth. The implants look so much like natural teeth until it’s impossible to spot the difference. It's no surprise that dental implants are one of the most sought after procedures in dentistry. Of all tooth replacement procedures, implants come the closest to mimicking healthy, natural teeth. You can smile, laugh, talk, and eat with confidence.

How Do Dental Implants Work?
Dental implants are metal frames or posts surgically implanted into the jawbone underneath your gums. Replacement teeth are then attached to the implants. This is the most stable way to substitute missing teeth. Bridges and dentures attached to implants stay in place without shifting or slipping in your mouth. The biggest benefit is that you can eat and speak just like with your natural teeth. Individual crowns attached to implants feel even more natural than bridges or dentures. Implants are the most secure way to replace a single tooth or multiple teeth.

Can Anyone Get Implants?
Your dentist will determine if you’re the right candidate for dental implants. Implants are available in various types, heights, and sizes. But all implants require the patient to have healthy gums and enough bone to support implants.

If you’ve experienced loss of bone, then you might have to undergo a procedure that rebuilds bone. Bone augmentation is one such procedure, and it involves using bone additives and growth factors to strengthen the bone. Your restored jawline will possibly have enough sturdiness to support the implants.

Why Get Dental Implants?
Bridges and dentures aren’t always the best option. Some people find them uncomfortable and hard to manage. Dentures can shift or pop out of your mouth when you’re eating or speaking. As for bridges, some natural teeth must remain in order to secure the bridge. But dental implants remove all of these worries and concerns. One of the biggest benefits of implants is that they stay in place. They are the closest you’ll get to having your natural teeth.

The Upper Hunt Club Dental Centre in South Ottawa can help you achieve confidence in your teeth with dental implants. Contact us today to book an appointment and start your journey with dental implants.