What are Tooth Implants?

Tooth implants or dental implants are receiving a lot of attention today as a tool of both traditional and cosmetic dentistry. When a tooth is extracted or knocked out, there is a large, unsightly gap left. Yet, this is rarely enough for a person to want to consider dentures, especially at a very young age. This is where tooth implants can be very useful.

After a tooth is removed, though there are very convincing fake teeth today, there is nothing in place to hold the faux alternative. The root, which holds the natural tooth, is taken along with it, leaving nothing to anchor the new replacement. Dental implants are essentially fake roots. They are inserted under the gum line and will then be used to hold the replacement teeth in place. They can be used to anchor a single tooth or an entire bridge.

There are many advantages to having one of these placed in the mouth. Not only does this provide the possibility for an improved look, but it also acts as a spacer to keep other teeth from shifting, can make it easier to eat, and even provides the opportunity for better oral health. Why? Well, there is no need to file down the surrounding, natural teeth to hold the replacement in place. Furthermore, these replacements are convenient. They can be cared for just as natural teeth are. There is no need to remove them, as one would with tradition denture replacements.

If you want to know more about this topic, keep reading at http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/dental-implants