As you’ve gotten older, you find yourself slowing down. Perhaps you don’t stay up as late as you used to, and you struggle to keep up with the everchanging technology. You may be young at heart, though it feels like you’re getting too old for some things. But can you ever be too old for dental implants? Absolutely not! These replacement teeth are beneficial and preferred for everyone, whether you’re 25 or 105. They are worth considering, even if you think you’re too advanced in years, for these important reasons.
Fountain of Youth
Dental implants aren’t going to help with graying hair or achy joints, but they can do wonders for your facial shape. When you lose a tooth, the jawbone deteriorates quickly. Normal dentures and bridges do nothing to stop this process, which eventually leads to that sunken appearance. Dental implants promote jawbone health and strength, so you can keep your youthful facial structure year after year.
Confidence at Any Age
Having a bright, strong smile can help you have a sense of self-assurance in social situations. However, if you’ve ever worn dentures, you’re likely already familiar with the sensation of having your replacement teeth slip out of place. As a result, you may be more hesitant to eat or speak in front of others for fear that your prosthetic teeth will come loose at the wrong time.
Confidence doesn’t have to have an expiration date. Even if you have a wrinkle or two and are “getting up there” in age, you can and should still feel good about yourself. With dental implants, you don’t have to worry about slippage because your teeth are integrated with the jawbone. You can be yourself, say what’s on your mind, and have a good meal with friends and family. Everyone, no matter their age, deserves that feeling!
Improved Quality of Life
You don’t know when your time will come regardless of age, so you need to make the most of life while you can. Dentures may look fine, but they are unreliable when it comes to your biting force. In fact, dentures typically only give you about 25 percent of your original bite back. Unfortunately, that means that many foods become much more difficult to chew.
Instead of living with a weak bite and missing out on your favorite foods, you can get dental implants and continue to enjoy what you eat. Not only can a more balanced diet help you live healthier and longer, but it can also give you a boost in your mood so that you are happier with whatever time you have left, whether it’s just a couple of years or several more decades.
Ultimately, you may not be young anymore, but that doesn’t mean the life has completely passed you by. You can live to fullest and feel your best when you have reliable replacement teeth in dental implants.
About the Practice
At RP Dental & Implants, we are proud to have two well-seasoned dentists on staff. Dr. Lisa Wadsworth has been practicing dentistry for over 25 years and is a member of the International Team for Implantology Study Club. In his continuing education coursework, Dr. Rishit Patel has focused primarily on implant surgery as well as bone grafting. They find great satisfaction in helping patients of all ages achieve their best smiles. If you would like to discuss dental implants with us, you can schedule an appointment through our website or by calling 352-750-0008.