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If you have ever looked into a mirror and winced at the less than perfect smile that meets your eyes, then you would be the first person to appreciate the need for dental implants. Most of us are born with beautiful teeth. But, as we age, the milky whiteness of these teeth give way to spots and stains. Some people lose parts or all of their teeth due to injuries or diseases. Others are born with disfigured teeth or intrusive gums. Whatever the reason, a good percentage of the adult population is unhappy with the way their teeth look. This is what makes dental implants one of the most sought after cosmetic procedures in dentistry.

Generally, dental implants are used in case of missing tooth/teeth. In the past, people often had no choice but to make use of removable dentures in case of a lost tooth. These dentures were uncomfortable and unhygienic, to an extent. More importantly, it was almost impossible to find dentures that looked and felt natural. This is the reason why many people who use dentures stop using them after a while.

Dental implants have changed the way we look at remedies for a lost tooth. No longer is it necessary for patients to tolerate removable dentures. With dental implants, you can fix false teeth permanently. New teeth are custom-made to suit the rest of the teeth. These are then implanted into the gums in a permanent manner. In the end, it is impossible to distinguish between the real and implanted teeth. Even people who have been able to retrieve their lost tooth from sites of accidents or injuries can make use of dental implants to hold these tooth in place permanently.

There are two main types of dental implants. These are endosteal and subperiosteal. The former is a direct insertion of the tooth into the jawbone and is by far the most popular method. The latter method is used for people who cannot use dentures, or have shorter jawbones. An experienced orthodontist can help you identify the right dental implants for your needs.

The prohibitive factor is that dental implants do tend to be costly. But this is only to be expected as the procedure of implanting a tooth requires a number of sittings and necessitates the production of custom made tooth. In addition, the implanting material had to be sturdy and of high quality so that the tooth is anchored to the jaw permanently. But, foregoing dental implants because of the cost factor is like missing the woods for the trees. Dental implants last for more than 10-15 years and can even stay undamaged for a lifetime if they are cared for properly. The best way to tide over the high cost of dental implants is to make use of insurance cover for your dental implants.

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Gentle Dental provides comfortable and painless dental implants procedures for all tooth decay and stains problems.