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Dental implants are the best tooth replacement option out there. In addition to restoring the function of your missing teeth, they look just like real teeth, giving you your complete smile back! This begs the question, will replacing your missing teeth with dental implants<\/a> give you a more youthful appearance? Continue reading to learn more about the different ways that dental implants will affect how you look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Fill Out Your Face<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you are missing teeth, your cheeks may appear more sunken in and your lips wrinkled. This is because the teeth are anchored in the jawbone. When one or more are missing, bone loss will occur. Since the jaw is one of the main things that contributes to the structure of your face, bone loss can leave you with a gaunt appearance. By stimulating your jawbone through regular chewing, it will remain strong. Dental implants are the only tooth replacement option available that replaces the roots of the missing teeth, therefore preventing bone loss and the loss of facial structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whiter Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Having bright, white teeth is associated with youth and good health. When you get older, the teeth naturally become discolored as part of the aging process. One of the great things about dental implants is that the restorations placed on them are made with stain-resistant materials. They are also customized to be the exact color needed to give you a natural-looking, beautifully white smile. This way, you don\u2019t need to worry about discoloration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prevents Additional Tooth Loss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you have gaps in your smile, it makes you appear older. The surrounding teeth will also move around to fill in the gaps. This can weaken them and cause them to fall out over time. Having empty sockets in your smile also means that bacteria have a perfect breeding ground. An infection in the gums can lead to additional tooth and bone loss. By getting dental implants, you can fill in these gaps, preventing additional tooth loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Say Goodbye to Dentures!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dentures can help to fill out the face, but they won\u2019t stop the jawbone from being reabsorbed by the body. Eventually, your jawbone and the shape of your face will change. This means that your dentures won\u2019t fit you anymore. They will shift around and make a clicking noise when you chew or speak. This certainly won\u2019t make you feel more youthful. Fortunately, you don\u2019t need to worry about any of these issues with dental implants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re unhappy with the appearance of your smile thanks to missing teeth, dental implants can help to restore your youthful grin!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Mark Gaches<\/a> earned his dental doctorate from the University of Southern California. Since then, he has been committed to continuing education. Currently, he is a proud Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry and a member of several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Implant Dentistry. To learn more about dental implants or to schedule a consultation at his office in Owasso, visit his website<\/a> or call (918) 928-2383.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Dental implants are the best tooth replacement option out there. In addition to restoring the function of your missing teeth, they look just like real teeth, giving you your complete smile back! This begs the question, will replacing your missing teeth with dental implants give you a more youthful appearance? Continue reading to learn more […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nDo Dental Implants Make You Look Younger? Owasso | Infinite Smiles Dentistry<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Dental implants can restore the appearance and function of your smile, but will they make you look more youthful? 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